Shipping Clerk

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 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.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

As a Shipping Clerk at Wheatland Tube , a division of Zekelman Industries , Rochelle, IL, you will be responsible for picking, packing, and loading steel tube and pipe while adhering to established procedures and quality standards. You will also operate standard warehouse equipment to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient material handling. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and experienced in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment.

Shift: 2nd Shift

What You'll Do

• Champion and enforce safe work practices in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare materials, products, and equipment for distribution and shipment.

• Process and fulfill orders from customers and internal teams.

• Pick, pack, and stage orders, verifying accuracy using scanning tools.

• Load shipments onto flatbed trucks or LTL carriers.

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials, reporting any damages.

• Replenish warehouse stock and rotate inventory using a reach truck or forklift.

• Operate forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks, and walkie rider pallet jacks to move materials efficiently.

• Standardize and optimize shipping and receiving procedures for accuracy and efficiency.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support warehouse operations.

• Maintain regular, full-time onsite attendance as required.

Who You Are

• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse experience, preferably in steel or tubing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Basic math skills to support accurate order processing.

• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Problem-solving ability to address warehouse and material-handling challenges.

• High attention to detail to ensure order accuracy and adherence to quality standards.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to lift and/or move materials (commonly up to approximately 50 lbs) as needed for warehouse tasks.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the shift.

• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, push, and pull while handling materials and operating equipment.

• Ability to reach in all directions to complete picking, packing, and loading activities.

• Visual acuity required to read labels, scanning tools, and numerical data.

What You'll Get

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, loyalty awards, and much more:

• 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

Compensation & Benefits

Below is the expected base hourly range for this position. This is a good-faith estimate, and offers will be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance.

Base Hourly Range:
$22.50 plus the Production Incentive Bonus

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.

M/F/D/V

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.