--- title: Shipping Receiving Materials Handler 2nd Shift description: Insteel Industries is hiring for the Shipping Receiving Materials Handler 2nd Shift role in Hickman, KY. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/shipping-receiving-materials-handler-2nd-shift-at-insteel-industries-01a17aa3-0b58-7f96-b581-c423ca331f2a date: 2026-10-27T00:48:41Z og_description: Join Insteel Industries as Shipping Receiving Materials Handler 2nd Shift in Hickman, KY. Pays $17–$19 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/io5ze0.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Insteel Industries](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/insteel-industries?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Hickman, KY | | **Salary** | $17/hr - $19/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 26, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Insteel Industries. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Insteel Industries. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $42,000 – $49,000 a year (median $46,000). ## Description **Position Snapshot Looking for a solid, full-time forklift job with great benefits and steady work?** Join our team at Insteel and put your skills to work in a fast-paced, safety-focused industrial manufacturing environment. This is a 2nd shift material handler position, M-F 3PM-11PM with required training on 1st shift, M-F 7AM-3PM, for approximately 90-120 days. **Safety Matters Here** We are committed to operating at **ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)** risk levels with a goal of **ZERO HARM**—no injuries, no environmental impact, and no compromise to our people or community.   --- ## **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** - Operate forklifts to move raw materials and finished product - Load flatbed trucks with steel materials - Stage materials for production - Perform basic inventory entries and cycle counts - Keep work area clean and safe - Inspect product quality --- ## **Education and Experience** - **2+ years forklift experience** (heavy materials preferred) - Strong attention to safety and detail - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs - Basic computer and math skills - Ability to work in a team environment **Physical Demands** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands in a heavy manufacturing environment are significantly more strenuous and require a high level of physical fitness and stamina. Workers are frequently required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, and lift or carry heavy materials—often over 50 pounds—throughout their shift. Must also be comfortable with heights requiring fall protection. Tasks may involve operating or working near heavy machinery, using hand and power tools, and performing repetitive motions. Employees must also be able to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, loud noise, and other environmental factors such as dust, vibration, and slippery surfaces. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, and physical agility, coordination, and situational awareness are critical to performing job duties safely and effectively in an industrial setting. **Work Environment** The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment for this position is an industrial manufacturing plant, with employees regularly exposed to physical and environmental challenges. Workers are continuously (70–100% of the time) around moving and potentially dangerous machinery and are subject to loud noise levels that require hearing protection. Frequently (30–70% of the time), they may encounter heat from both weather and industrial processes, as well as cold weather conditions. Occasionally (up to 30% of the time), the environment may include wet or humid conditions, slippery floors or ramps, vibration from equipment, exposure to outside weather, dust, electrical shock hazards, and contact with oil, grease, or solvents. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols are essential in maintaining a safe and productive workspace in this industrial setting. --- ## **For Your Hard Work, You Receive:** - Competitive pay + bonus opportunities (starting rate dependent on experience) - Paid vacation & holidays - Medical, dental, vision insurance - 401(k) with company match - Company-paid life & disability insurance - Tuition reimbursement & more --- **Full-time | Stable work | Great benefits** Apply today and join the nation’s leading manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products.   These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time. **About the Company:** Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers. Learn more at insteel.com/careers. **Fraud Prevention Notice:** *Please note that Insteel Industries will **never** ask applicants to purchase equipment, send money, or provide payment information at any point in the hiring process. We may request certain personal information **only after** an official offer has been extended **and** the background check and drug screen have been successfully completed. If you receive a request for sensitive information or payment before these steps, it is not from our company. To protect yourself, please report any suspicious activity to our HR team by calling us at (336) 786-2141.* ## Skills - Product Quality (Qa/qc) - Flatbed Trucking - Hand and Power Tools - Fall Protection - Cycle Counting - Basic Computer Skills - Forklift Operation - Coordinating - Human Resources - Physical Fitness - Situational Awareness - Personal Protective Equipment - Heavy Equipment Operations ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans ## Related - [More jobs at Insteel Industries](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/insteel-industries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Logistics & Transportation jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/logistics-and-transportation?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Freight & Shipping jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/logistics-and-transportation/freight-and-shipping?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Shipping / Receiving Clerk jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/logistics-and-transportation/freight-and-shipping/shipping-receiving-clerk?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Kentucky](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/kentucky?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 33898 jobs - [Metal Products Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/manufacturing/metal-products-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 11964 jobs - [Insteel Industries](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/insteel-industries?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 24 jobs ## Related pages - [Kentucky](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/kentucky?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 33898 jobs - [Metal Products Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/manufacturing/metal-products-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 11964 jobs - [Insteel Industries](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/insteel-industries?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 24 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)