Warehouse Specialist First Shift \ Order Processing

Warehouse Specialists load and unload material (steel) from trucks and store it in our service warehouse inventory locations using overhead cranes. By making sure every piece of steel is accounted for and in the right place, this position ensures that our customers get the right materials at the right time. This position helps the company create a culture of safety by following all safety policies and safe work practices.

Expectations of a warehouse specialist:

• 1st shift – 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday


• Exposure to the summer heat


• Moderately stressful and changing work environment


• Long periods walking and standing – up to 8 to 9 hours a day


• Frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling of material up to 60 lbs.

Requirements of a warehouse specialist:

• Valid driver’s license


• 18+ years old


• Basic math skills


• Basic literacy for reading instructions and using hand tools


• Basic computer skills

Who does well in this position?

If you like working with your hands, you don’t mind getting a little dirty, and you prefer working as a team, this may be a good position for you.

Pay and Benefits

• Starting pay of $19.00 an hour 


• 401k retirement contribution matching


• Company covers about 80% of the cost of medical insurance for you and your family


• Company covers 100% of the cost for a life-insurance policy


• Company covers 100% of the cost for both short and long-term disability insurance policies


• Paid personal time available for use as it accrues (max of one week per year)


• One week of paid vacation after 6 months


• Two weeks of paid vacation after one year

What is State Steel of South Dakota?

State Steel of South Dakota buys steel and sells it to large customers that make products such as farm equipment, powerline towers, storage tanks, and more. In addition to storing steel, some of our service centers process it – cut, bend, de-coil, etc. – to make life easy for our customers. At the Sioux Falls, SD facility, we are a team of hard-working people who are proud to put service above self. If you’re not sure whether State Steel of South Dakota is right for you, feel free to stop by and ask for a job preview – we’d be happy to show you around!