Careers

POSITION

Plant Safety Manager

LOCATION

Poplar Bluff, MO  (On-site)

WHO WE ARE

We are a one-of-a-kind steel product manufacturer. What differentiates us from the rest is our vertically integrated business model, our great diversification of markets and portfolio of products and solutions; and the fact that we produce the most sustainable steel. We offer our employees the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to develop themselves to the fullest in an environment of collaborators who inspire and work as a team, committed to learning every day and achieving results to grow together.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Plant Safety Manager assists the Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Specialist and supports the Poplar Bluff plants by focusing on protecting and enhancing the safety of employees as well as the environment. This will be achieved through prevention, fostering a culture of caring, and focusing on our core values: Safety, Health and Environment. This individual takes a proactive approach and will lead health, safety, and environmental compliance, identify issues, recommend and implement solutions, gather results, and interact comfortably with operations/support functions.

This position works to ensure compliance of all EHS aspects of the site and sets local EHS strategies for overall success in alignment with corporate policy and common practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

• Plans, implements, and oversees approved Mid-Continent Steel & Wire/Deacero USA safety and environmental programs, policies, and procedures.
• Creates site-specific procedures that support compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations. (i.e. OSHA, USEPA, State EPA, Municipal). Maintains accurate records as required for these agencies.
• Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices to ensure they comply with all federal, state, local regulations and company safety policies and procedures.
• Create and facilitate health & safety engagement through teams and committees needed to accomplish established targets and objectives.
• Perform job hazard assessments and recommend measures to control exposures, including the substitution of less hazardous materials, personal protective equipment (PPE), work practice changes, and engineering controls.
• Prepare required reports, plans, and other government health & safety filings and ensure timely and accurate submission.
• Maintain injury files. Tracking of loss history for the Poplar Bluff operations i.e. near misses, first aid cases, PIT strikes, recordable
• Ensure required summary posting (300A) is present from February 1st to April 30th
• File and organize health & safety documents.
• Makes sure SDS sheets are updated and related employee training is provided.
• Ensure incident investigations occur and are documented to identify their causes and how they might be prevented in the future. Track action plans to completion.
• Conduct training & educate employees on a variety of topics, while remaining up to date with any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization (including emergency preparedness)
• Coordinates and leads the process of monthly safety inspections, as well as annual training requirements.
• Focus on continuous improvement to achieve improved health & safety performance.
• Coordinates and maintains relationships with outside vendors regarding all health & safety-related protocols and products.
• Ensure adequate follow-ups occur as a result of the annual hearing tests ex. retests occur, audiological questionnaires (if necessary), etc. and coordinate correspondence to employees of results for any follow-ups required.
• Develop and conduct site-specific drills related to EHS crisis and emergency response situations.
• Facilitate disaster preparedness and emergency action planning at all facilities.
• Oversee aspects of the site’s workers’ compensation claims.
• Lead the plant safety committee and ensures actions are tracked for the site through the company’s Safety Action Tracking System.
• Maintain the site’s EHS-related training records, prompting retraining as necessary to ensure compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, or another related field GSP, ASP, or CSP preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry preferred
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Able and comfortable presenting to, or training, large groups of employees.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safety programs and protocols.
• Skill in performing safety inspections and ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations, protocols, and/or procedures.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Skill in developing safety procedures and protocols.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
• 2+ years of proven experience administering Safety in a manufacturing setting preferred
• Possess proficient writing skills.
• Bilingual preferred: English & Spanish
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters.

POSITION

Industrial Sales and Service Technician

LOCATION

Columbus, Ohio. It’s on the road covering Ohio and Michigan.

WHO WE ARE

We are an American manufacturer and one of the top-rated distributors in North America of sustainable steel products and solutions tailored to our customer’s needs. We pride ourselves on providing sustainable value so that we may secure the future of our customers building a fruitful relationship for years to come. As a division of DEACERO, we operate an integrated business model that allows us to offer one of the widest and most comprehensive lines of steel products and best-in-class steel solutions at an unbeatable value. With 35 years of steel industry experience to our name, MID-CONTINENT STEEL AND WIRE is synonymous with quality.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for an outside Industrial Sales and Service Technician, who will be responsible for sales and service of existing customer accounts and creating new accounts within the pneumatic tools and fasteners segment of our business. This position does not require relocation but will require substantial travel and possible overnight stays.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS:

This position reports to the Industrial Direct Sales Manager and has the responsibility of sales and service of existing customer accounts and creating new business, which includes, but is not limited to:

• Promote Mid Continent Nail products and service to customers and prospects in an assigned territory.
• Maintain Mid Continent Nail tools provided to customers for use with our fasteners.
• Manage customer inventories at their locations and company inventory assigned to you and advise the corporate office of orders to be placed.
• Visit customers on a scheduled basis to address any concerns or issues and ensure our products and services are meeting their requirements.
• Installing and servicing tools used to drive or install fasteners and repair tools at customer facilities.
• Monitor pneumatic tool usage and condition to ensure Mid Continent property is accounted for and being used correctly.
• Document all inventory transactions into and out of your possession and process the required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintain a customer contact log, with necessary specifics, and submit it to your supervisor on a weekly basis.
• Perform any necessary training of customer personnel to facilitate the use of fasteners and tools
• Interface with corporate management, sales, service, and engineering to ensure proper customer service
• Create and deliver concise well-considered sales presentations to current and prospective customers
• Constantly prospect and seek new challenges in the industrial tool and fastener market
• Maintain and report activity via timely well-organized activity reports
• Setting, monitoring, and achieving sales and personal goals

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3 years’ experience in outside sales
• Mechanically proficient and comfortable with hand tools – preferred
• Background in industrial sales
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, preferably with pneumatically, electrically, or hydraulically driven fasteners
• Superior communication and people skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite of programs
• Entrepreneurial spirit and dedicated work ethic

POSITION

Class A CDL Over-The-Road Drivers

LOCATION

MID-CONTINENT STEEL AND WIRE, Inc.
2700 Central Avenue
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

DESCRIPTION

Mid Continent Steel & Wire based in Poplar Bluff MO is looking for OTR drivers. Our drivers know that we work hard every day to give them the best and treat them right. Our drivers consistently run 3000 miles per week year-round. We take the time to plan a drivers’ loads based on his available hours using our ELD system. For our drivers that means maximum paychecks.

We are the trucking division of a manufacturing company. For our drivers this means they are consistently delivering to the same locations. This also allows us to preplan for back hauls to help eliminate waiting time. And our drivers are home every week!

Our drivers are paid all miles, loaded and empty. We run a Prepass Elite which takes care of bypassing scales and paying for toll roads. We offer a $2000 sign on bonus that is paid out within 1 year. All 100% no-touch freight. We pay detention after 2 hours and we have breakdown pay.

We run excellent equipment. All 2016-2018 Freightliner Cascadias with automatic transmissions. All trucks have refrigerators and power inverters. We have a nationwide maintenance account where in case of a break down a sub unit is supplied within hours, which means no setting in a shop or motel waiting for a truck repair.

REQUIREMENTS

Class A CDL, 21 years old with verifiable driving experience.

BENEFITS

Home weekly, $2000 sign-on bonus, Extra stop/extra pick pay, BCBS Medical, Dental & Vision, 401(k) plan, Safety Bonus, 7 paid holidays, Paid vacation, Assigned trucks, Rider & Pet policy

TO APPLY

If you are looking for a place to call home. A company that knows all of their drivers by name and treats them like family you can apply in person at –

MID-CONTINENT STEEL AND WIRE
Transportation Office
3040 Central Avenue
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Or apply by filling out the form, or by sending a resume to mike@mcswusa.com, or calling Mike at 573-778-9410.

POSTING EXPIRES – no end date set at this time

POSITION

MANUFACTURING POSITIONS

LOCATION

MID-CONTINENT STEEL AND WIRE, Inc.
2700 Central Avenue
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

DESCRIPTION

Entry level and Machine Operator positions available on both day shift and night shift.  Other higher level positions might be available.

REQUIREMENTS

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required if a person has a solid work history. Exceptional attendance IS required.

BENEFITS

We offer a production bonus, group health insurance, dental and vision, a monthly attendance bonus, paid vacation/holidays, a 401(k) plan, etc.

TO APPLY

Qualified candidates can apply in person at –

MID-CONTINENT STEEL AND WIRE
Human Resource Office
2700 Central Avenue
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Or apply by filling out the form or sending a resume to rhampton@mcswusa.com

POSTING EXPIRES – no end date set at this time