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McNICHOLS is an industry leading metals service center with locations coast to coast. Our reputation for superior Service, Quality and Performance sets the standard for the metals service center industry. As a leader in technology, we strive to offer a level of service our customers expect, and we continue to increase our presence in the marketplace. If you are looking for a winning career, we are definitely worth checking out.
McNICHOLS offers its associates a great benefit package including:

Medical Insurance
Health care coverage (including prescriptions) is provided effective first day of employment, for a reasonable monthly contribution. We offer Preferred Provider Option (PPO) plan.
Vision Coverage
In any 12-month period, the plan reimburses you for the full cost of an eye exam and partial reimbursement for eyeglasses, contact lenses, or frames.
Prescription Drug Coverage
The plan includes a prescription drug card that entitles you to prescription drugs for a co-payment.  For long-term maintenance drugs such as blood-pressure medications, there is a convenient mail order plan.
Dental Insurance
The McNICHOLS dental plan pays 100% of charges for preventive services such as cleaning and checkups, plus 80% (after $100 deductible) for general services such as fillings and extractions, and 50% for bridges and crowns. There is a $1,500 annual maximum on dental claims. Children’s orthodontics charges are covered 50% up to a $1,500 maximum.
Medical Flexible Spending Account with Debit Card
The Flexible Spending Account provides you a "tax break" on out of pocket medical costs under IRS Section 125. You agree that a portion of your pre-tax salary will be set aside in an account. This amount is taken out of your pay over 24 paychecks during the year. Your FSA Debit Card works similar to a saving account, although money is allocated for specific uses.
Group Life Insurance
You receive life insurance, paid for by McNICHOLS, in an amount equal to your annual pay, to a maximum benefit of $50,000. Double the amount is paid to your beneficiary in case of your accidental death.
Optional Supplemental Life Insurance
Optional supplemental life insurance is available to you and your dependants at reasonable group rates depending on your age and amount of coverage desired.
401(k) and Employer Match, Profit Sharing
To provide funds for retirement, McNICHOLS (after certain length-of-service requirements) may contribute to your individual Profit Sharing account an amount equaling a percent of your earnings, as determined by the Board of Directors. Also, a 401(k) savings plan allows you to save any percentage of your earnings, with the Company contributing 50% for every dollar saved up to 6% of your pay. Profit Sharing and 401(k) funds plus investment gains accumulate on a tax-deferred basis, and both plans are subject to change.
Bonus Potential
Although not a guarantee, the Company endeavors to pay incentives or bonuses to all employees each year. Incentives and bonuses are determined by overall evaluation of your work performance and are always subject to the profitability of the company. 
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Full-time employees receive a prorated bank of days in the calendar year they start and 17 days in their second year of employment. The year you celebrate your fifth anniversary you receive 22 days. In your 15th anniversary year you will receive 27 days. Acceptable uses of PTO include, but are not limited to:

· Vacation
· Illness for self, spouse or child
· Any personal time
· Observation of holiday not included in the company paid holiday schedule
· Unexpected emergencies
· Time off with family member for medical testing or surgery
Paid Holidays
McNICHOLS provides 8 full-day and 3 half-day paid company holidays per year.
Ongoing Training
Training initiatives are not focused strictly on new hires. The Smart Start Online Personal Improvement Program allows McNICHOLS associates time on the job to complete learning modules for both professional development and personal goals. Through Smart Start, McNICHOLS associates gain the necessary skills to prepare themselves for new roles and future advancement within the company.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program provides counseling for employees and family members, at no cost to the employee. Totally confidential, absolutely professional and available 24 hours.
Educational Assistance
McNICHOLS Tuition reimbursement is offered to all full time (defined as 30 or more hours per week) associates with at least one calendar year or 1,250 hours of service. Associates in good standing become eligible for reimbursement during the first semester following the completion of one year of service. 
Short and Long-Term Disability
If you become unable to work because of serious illness or injury, you are eligible to receive a portion of your monthly pay, depending on length of service and type of disability.
Other Important Benefits
In addition to the programs highlighted above, McNICHOLS employees benefit from the Company’s contribution to Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance.  Other Special Benefits include gift certificates, service awards, and discounts from participating vendors.
 
 
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