Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dati…
Skills: Overhead crane operation, Mechanical aptitude, Inventory management, Precision measuring instruments, Micrometers
United States · Remote OK
$90k–$125k/yr
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dati…
Skills: Sales, Business development, Customer relationship management, Consultative selling, Lead generation
Cambridge, Ohio, United States · On-site
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dati…
Skills: Machine operation, Mechanical aptitude, Troubleshooting, Equipment maintenance, Quality control
San Marcos, Texas, United States · On-site
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dati…
Skills: Groundskeeping, Janitorial services, General maintenance, Pressure washing, Landscaping
Harrow, Ontario, Canada · On-site
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dati…
Skills: Human resources management, Labor relations, Labor negotiations, Collective bargaining, Strategic leadership
Blytheville, Arkansas, United States · On-site
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dati…
Skills: Electrical maintenance, Troubleshooting, PLC programming, Control systems, Blueprint reading
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$70k–$122k/yr
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dati…
Skills: UKG Payroll Administration, Workday Payroll Administration, Payroll Integration, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dati…
Skills: Ultrasonic testing, Quality inspection, Mechanical testing, Laboratory equipment operation, Measuring tools
Rochelle, Illinois, United States · On-site
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dati…
Skills: Electrical maintenance, Troubleshooting, Mechanical aptitude, Blueprint reading, Preventive maintenance
Kansas City, Missouri, United States · On-site
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dati…
Skills: Warehouse operations, Order picking, Packing, Loading, Forklift operation
Wheatland, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dati…
Skills: Logistics coordination, Transportation management, Supply chain management, Carrier management, Shipment tracking
Rochelle, Illinois, United States · On-site
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dati…
Skills: Electrical maintenance, Mechanical troubleshooting, PLC, Blueprint reading, Preventive maintenance
Wheatland, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dati…
Skills: PLC programming, Electrical troubleshooting, Automation systems, Allen Bradley, Rexroth
Rochelle, Illinois, United States · On-site
$60k–$85k/yr
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dati…
Skills: Full-cycle recruiting, High-volume hiring, Manufacturing recruitment, Applicant tracking systems, Candidate sourcing
Rochelle, Illinois, United States · On-site
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dati…
Skills: Electrical maintenance, Mechanical maintenance, Troubleshooting, Preventive maintenance, Equipment repair
Rochelle, Illinois, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$48/hr
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dati…
Skills: Electrical Maintenance, Mechanical Troubleshooting, PLC Familiarity, Blueprint Reading, Preventive Maintenance
Glendale, Arizona, United States · On-site
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dati…
Skills: Project management, Construction management, Budgeting, Schedule oversight, Cross-functional leadership
Blytheville, Arkansas, United States · On-site
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dati…
Skills: Electrical maintenance, Mechanical troubleshooting, Preventive maintenance, Blueprint reading, PLC
San Tan Valley, Arizona, United States · On-site
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dati…
Skills: Maintenance Management, Operational Planning, Preventive Maintenance, Budget Management, Leadership
San Tan Valley, Arizona, United States · On-site
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dati…
Skills: Property management, Financial reporting, Budgeting, Leadership, Customer service
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The Production Material Handler is responsible for safely operating overhead cranes to transport raw materials and finished products while maintaining continuous production flow. They must also perform equipment inspections, manage inventory levels, and ensure work areas remain clean and organized.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with 5+ years of manufacturing experience preferred. Proficiency in operating overhead cranes and strong mechanical aptitude are essential for this role.
Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.
Come build a career you believe in.
As a Production Material Handler, you will play a key role in supporting production by safely handling raw materials and finished products while maintaining continuous material flow throughout the facility. You will operate overhead cranes to receive, stage, and transport steel coils, support production operations, and help ensure equipment, inventory, and work areas are maintained safely and efficiently.
This role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical aptitude who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is committed to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.
Shift: Midnight -11pm - 7am
Perform all duties in accordance with company safety policies and immediately report unsafe conditions.
Operate overhead cranes to unload master coils from trucks, stage materials, and transport slit coils to storage locations.
Work from rolling schedules and SAP to ensure the proper master coils and slit coils are available for the slitter and mill.
Load and unload raw materials and finished products safely and efficiently.
Communicate with mill personnel to maintain continuous production flow.
Perform daily inspections of cranes and other assigned equipment.
Report equipment irregularities or malfunctions to management and maintenance in a timely manner.
Maintain proper inventory levels of production materials.
Support other production team members and assist with additional operational tasks as needed.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas through proper housekeeping practices.
Participate in training and cross-training activities to support workforce flexibility.
Perform preventive maintenance (PM) activities as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate degree, Bachelor's degree, or Trade Certification preferred.
5+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Basic math skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers preferred.
Ability to read production schedules and work instructions.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment.
Commitment to maintaining a safe and productive workplace.
Overhead Crane Certification required (or ability to obtain certification as required by company policy).
Ability to regularly stand, walk, reach, and use hands throughout the shift.
Ability to lift, climb, bend, stoop, push, and pull materials and equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work safely in a manufacturing and industrial environment.
Regular exposure to moving mechanical equipment, airborne particles, and elevated noise levels.
Occasional exposure to wet and humid conditions.
Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental coverage. Additional benefits include:
Competitive Compensation
Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
401(k) with Company Match
Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Employee Loyalty Awards
Career Growth Opportunities
Pay - $26.65/Hour
Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.
We are Zekelman Industries.
We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.
We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.
#BelieveInWhatYouBuild
At Zekelman Industries, we trace our legacy of delivering successful solutions back to 1877. Decade after decade, we’ve remained committed to our customers and end users. That’s how we’ve grown to become the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America. Through our subsidiaries (Atlas Tube, Picoma, Sharon Tube, Wheatland Tube, Western Tube, Hayes Modular Group, and Z Modular), Zekelman is now the most trusted and comprehensive resource for structural and application-specific products in the industry. With a thorough understanding of our customers’ businesses and markets, we help MAKE IT eZ manage inventory, reduce supply-chain costs, and build a better future on a foundation of domestic manufacturing.
Offices: 191 N Wacker Dr, 2100, Chicago, Illinois 60606, US
#BelieveInWhatYouBuild
At Zekelman Industries, we trace our legacy of delivering successful solutions back to 1877. Decade after decade, we’ve remained committed to our customers and end users. That’s how we’ve grown to become the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America. Through our subsidiaries (Atlas Tube, Picoma, Sharon Tube, Wheatland Tube, Western Tube, Hayes Modular Group, and Z Modular), Zekelman is now the most trusted and comprehensive resource for structural and application-specific products in the industry. With a thorough understanding of our customers’ businesses and markets, we help MAKE IT eZ manage inventory, reduce supply-chain costs, and build a better future on a foundation of domestic manufacturing.
Offices: 191 N Wacker Dr, 2100, Chicago, Illinois 60606, US
