Industrial Material Handler – Wire Processing
We're partnering with a well-established industrial distributor in Columbus to hire an Industrial Material Handler for its wire processing department.
This is a physically demanding, hands-on role working with industrial electrical wire used by manufacturers, contractors, and industrial facilities across the Midwest. You'll spend your day pulling, measuring, cutting, and moving wire ranging from small coils to massive reels weighing several tons using overhead cranes, hoists, forklifts, and specialized wire processing equipment.
If you're the type of person who prefers working with your hands, staying active throughout the day, and tackling physically demanding work, this could be a great fit.
What You'll Do
Pull industrial electrical wire from reels and spools to fill customer orders
Measure and cut wire to exact customer specifications
Operate specialized wire processing and cutting equipment
Move and position heavy wire using overhead cranes, hoists, forklifts, pallet jacks, and hydraulic material handling equipment
Stage completed orders for shipment
Receive, organize, and store incoming materials
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Work with your team to complete customer orders accurately and efficiently
What We're Looking For
We're looking for dependable people who aren't afraid of hard work and enjoy physically demanding jobs.
This role is a great fit for candidates with experience in:
Construction
Industrial labor
Structural steel
Metal fabrication
Building materials
Lumber or pipe yards
Rigging or heavy material handling
Heavy equipment assembly
Manufacturing
Any physically demanding trade or industrial environment
What Makes Someone Successful
Dependable and shows up ready to work
Comfortable performing physically demanding work throughout the day
Pays close attention to measurements and detail
Works safely around heavy materials and industrial equipment
Learns quickly and follows established processes
Works well with others in a team environment
This is an active industrial position requiring continuous movement throughout the shift. You'll spend most of your day standing, walking, pulling, measuring, and handling industrial materials.
You'll work with wire ranging from small coils to reels weighing thousands of pounds. Larger materials are safely moved using overhead cranes, hoists, forklifts, and hydraulic equipment, but this role still requires consistent physical effort throughout the day.
Why Join?
First-shift schedule
Stable, long-term opportunity
On-the-job training
Benefits available
Opportunity for advancement with an established company
If you're looking for a hands-on industrial role where you can stay active, learn specialized equipment, and build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you!