Join Our Team and Build a Bright Future with Merrill Steel!
Position Summary
Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team that values your skills and dedication? As a Loader at Merrill Steel, you’ll play a vital role in transporting large, heavy steel pieces such as columns, trusses, and I-beams onto flatbed trailers using overhead cranes. Your expertise in understanding weight distribution and pre-planning load arrangements will ensure that our shipments are transported safely and securely across the country. We appreciate hardworking individuals who can occasionally lift up to 75 lbs and take pride in their work.
Our second shift runs from 3:30 pm to 3:00 am, Monday through Thursday, with voluntary Fridays—no weekends or Saturdays! Plus, enjoy a night shift premium of $1.60/hour starting immediately.
Technical Skills & Safety
Mechanically inclined with a passion for learning
Experience with power tools, forklifts, and operating grinders (preferred)
Capable of reading a tape measure
Willing to be trained on overhead cranes
Committed to safety with PPE and situational awareness
Able to lift up to 75 pounds with confidence
Why Merrill Steel is the Place for You
At Merrill Steel, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where you feel valued and inspired every day. Over the years, we’ve implemented positive changes driven by the next generation of leadership, including regular shop culture improvements and a dedicated Production HR Facilitator who’s always ready to support you.
What Sets Us Apart:
No road crews—focus on local work
Flexible scheduling that fits your life
Stable employment—no seasonal layoffs
Innovative, affordable healthcare options, including an onsite clinic and physical therapist
Wellness programs that help you earn your deductible back
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance starting after 30 days
Life and disability insurance starting after 90 days
PTO earned with every hour worked, plus 9 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and milestone anniversary gifts
Opportunities for quick advancement and growth
Annual safety gear allowances, gym memberships, and fun company celebrations like Family Fun Day and popcorn Wednesdays
Come be part of a company that truly cares about its employees and their futures. Merrill Steel is more than just a workplace—it's a community where your hard work makes a difference!
Pay: $58,734.00 - $62,244.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Experience:
- overhead crane: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
