North Shore Steel is Hiring a Material Handler/Crane Operator III Near Houston, TX
North Shore Steel is an industry-leading metals service center in Houston with a 65-year history of serving customers at the highest level. Our mission is to create significant customer value, provide a prosperous workplace for our employees, and positively impact society. We are seeking an experienced Material Handler/ Overhead Crane Operator to join our sister company, Bayou Processing & Storage, in east Houston. The Material Handler/ Overhead Crane Operator handles all crane functions needed to handle materials for all operations. Responsibilities:
Performs daily equipment inspection attachments, records, and notifies Operations lead, coordinator, or supervisor of any problems and/or issues with the equipment
Coordinates with the Machine Operator / Supervisors on all work orders in production
Ensures daily coil list is available and updated
Communicates and transfers material needed for orders
Performs the staging and inspection of all materials before processing
Reports damaged or non-conforming products to quality rep
Organizes space daily
Completes all daily tasks given and communicates if not completed
Makes sure all paperwork gets processed or completed by request
Communicates effectively with coworkers and supervisors
Empties scrap hoppers daily and records weight on scrap log
Assists shipping and receiving operations when needed
Assists in the operation of machines in the absence of primary machine operators
Identifies process deficiencies and reports to management
Follows all company policies and procedures
Attends all required training and safety sessions
Reports all safety violations or unsafe work conditions
Assists in other areas of the operation when required
Qualifications:
3 years of overhead crane experience
Familiar with safe work practices, and procedures
Knowledge of crane capacities, accessory equipment and rigging
Ability to move large-sized and unusually shaped steel plates in a safe manner
Ability to calculate weights of material
Good judgment and decision making skills
Professional communication and interpersonal skills
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to traverse the distribution warehouse and access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and reaching.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse and on the loading dock.
Benefits: North Shore Steel provides rich benefits to its full-time employees and their families, including, but not limited to, multiple Major Medical plans, Dental, Vision, Vol Life, Short Term Disability, and a Flex Spending Account. We also provide a Basic Life policy and Long-Term Disability at no cost to you. The benefits don’t stop there, with the added value of a generous holiday schedule, a PTO policy, and a 401k plan.