North Shore Steel is Hiring a Material Handler/Crane Operator (WH 11) 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/Crane Operator to join our team in east Houston. The Material Handler/Crane Operator performs the material movement utilizing a bridge crane and/or forklift. Responsibilities:
Performs the unloading/loading of trucks, stocking, and transferring of material with the use of a dual hoist bridge crane and/or standard forklift
Attends all training and safety meetings as directed
Performs daily inspection of crane, pendulum control unit, wire ropes, and other accessory equipment
Reports all deficiencies found and unusual noises and difficulties in the operation of the equipment
Identifies material to be placed into production, verifying correct tag and heat numbers
Determines the weight of the material and utilizes a crane with the appropriate capacity
Assists and directs riggers in properly securing material on the crane before moving material
Advises all co-workers in the area before the movement of material on the overhead crane
Follows all company policy procedures, watches for potential risks in the area, and notifies management of deficiencies identified
Attends all training and safety meetings as directed
Performs daily housekeeping and organization of assigned areas
Assists with stock checks and physical counts as directed
Assists in training co-workers as requested
Performs other tasks as directed
Qualifications:
2 years of related experience
Knowledge of crane capacities, accessory equipment, rigging, and ability to move large-sized and/or unusually shaped steel plates in a safe manner
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to calculate the weight of the material and read measuring tools such as a tape measure
Ability to maintain confidentiality
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 work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse.
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.