Material Handler - Crane Operator

North Shore Steel is a trusted, industry-leading metals organization with more than 75 years of experience serving customers across the Gulf Coast and nationwide. With operations in Houston, Beaumont, and St. Louis, we provide structural steel, plate and wear products, pipe fabrication, and advanced value-added processing, including cutting, machining, forming, rolling, and fabrication. We support customers across construction, energy, industrial, and OEM markets with the expertise to take on complex requirements and deliver with confidence.

Our legacy is built on reliability, craftsmanship, and long-term relationships, and our purpose is simple: Together, We Build a Strong Future.

Our Core Values guide how we work and lead: Be Safe Always, Provide Great Service, Do the Right Thing, Take the Initiative, and Maximize Your Potential. If you share these values and are looking for a place where you can contribute, grow, and be part of a team that supports one another, we invite you to join us.

We are currently seeking a dependable and experienced Material Handler / Crane Operator to join our operations team in Houston. If youre skilled in safely moving heavy material and thrive in a fast-paced warehouse environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and longstanding company.

Position Summary

Are you someone who takes pride in working with precision, safety, and purpose? As a Material Handler / Crane Operator, you'll be part of a team that plays a vital role in moving the American steel industry forward. This is more than just a warehouse job, it's a chance to work for a company with a rock-solid reputation, strong values, and a commitment to excellence. Youll operate an overhead crane to move heavy steel material safely and efficiently, helping us fulfill customer orders and maintain our high standards for service and delivery.

If you have experience with bridge cranes or forklifts and are looking for a stable, long-term role where your work truly matters, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies and immediately report any hazards or deficiencies
• Attend all mandatory training and safety meetings
• Maintain cleanliness and organize materials in assigned work areas
• Operate 3 to 5-ton bridge cranes
• Conduct daily equipment inspections for forklifts, cranes, and controls
• Load/unload trucks and stock materials using dual hoist bridge cranes or forklifts
• Report unusual equipment noises or malfunctions
• Assist with stock checks and inventory counts as directed
• Support training efforts for new employees when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in material handling or crane operation
• Skilled in crane capacity limits, rigging, and safe handling of large and irregular steel materials
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
• Able to calculate the weight of materials and accurately read tape measures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate professionally

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements below are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Routinely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs. independently and safely as part of assigned job duties.
• Stand and walk for extended periods, including on concrete floors and uneven surfaces.
• Frequently bend, stoop, squat, reach, push, pull, lift, and position materials or equipment as required by the job.
• Use hands, arms, shoulders, and back to safely operate tools, handle materials, and perform lifting, reaching, and positioning tasks.
• Safely work in an industrial and warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Safely identify workplace hazards, read and record measurements, inspect materials, and respond appropriately to verbal instructions, alarms, warning signals, and hand signals.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the shift, which may include safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, hearing protection, safety footwear, and other job-specific PPE.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the companys applicable pre-employment screening process.

Depending on the position, requirements may include:

• Criminal background check: Criminal history will be considered in accordance with applicable law and company guidelines, including consideration of the nature and gravity of the offense, its relationship to the position, and the time elapsed since the offense or completion of the sentence.
• Pre-employment drug screening: Candidates must successfully complete the companys required drug screening process.
• Post-offer physical assessment: Required for designated Production, Processing, and Distribution positions and conducted at no cost to the candidate by a company-designated medical provider.

Participation in applicable pre-employment requirements is a condition of employment. Candidates who decline to participate or who do not satisfy the applicable requirements will not be eligible for employment.

Benefits

At North Shore Steel, we invest in the well-being of our team. Full-time employees receive a full benefits package that includes multiple Major Medical plan options, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, and HSA options for qualifying plans.

We also provide Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D coverage at no cost to you. You'll also enjoy our competitive holiday schedule, PTO program, and a Safe Harbor 401(k) with company contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a safe, secure, and drug-free workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

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