What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Steel Loader position at Merrill Steel?
Position Summary
Loaders transport large heavy steel pieces such as columns, trusses and I-beams onto flatbed trailers using overhead cranes within the building. It is crucial that the Loaders understand weight distribution between axels and have the ability to pre-plan how loads of steel pieces will fit onto trailers safely so that they will be securely transported across the country. Employees must be able to occasionally lift material weighing as much as 75lbs.
Technical Skills
- Mechanically inclined
- Able to operate grinders for around 15 hours/week
- Experienced in power tools and forklifts (preferred)
- Able to read a tape measure
Quality / Safety Skills
- Have acute situational awareness
- Able to be trained on and operate overhead cranes
- Equipped with personal protection equipment (PPE)
- Able to lift up to 80 pounds
We at Merrill Steel have been working hard to make sure that our company is a place you want to come to work at each day. Over the past few years, we have initiated a lot of change. The next generation of ownership has become an ever-growing presence at the company. Our Plant Manager, Supervisors, and Leads meet with Human Resources on a weekly basis to talk about ways to improve our shop culture. We even have an Employee Relations Manager whose office is located out in the shop to easily assist employees.
What makes us different: We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset. It is our intention to make continuous improvements to ensure our employees enjoy coming to work. Here is a list of just some of the things we offer:
- No road crews
- Flexible scheduling: First shift employees have the option to start at 5, 6, or 7 am, then work 10-hour shifts, Monday – Friday. Fridays are flexible. Second shift operates from 3:30 pm – 3:00 am, Monday – Thursday. No weekends for either shift.
- Second shift employees receive a night shift premium of $1.60/hour effective immediately.
- Stability: We are not seasonal and we do not have lay-offs.
- Innovative and affordable healthcare: We have put a lot of effort into being able to provide good healthcare at a very affordable cost to our employees. We have an onsite clinic that you and your family can use.
- Extensive wellness plan: You can earn enough money to meet your annual deductible by participating in our wellness program.
- Health Savings Account: Money put into your HSA is your money, and won’t expire at the end of the year.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Effective the first of the month following 90 days.
- PTO: Earn PTO for every hour worked.
- 9 paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Milestone anniversary gifts
- Opportunities to grow: Advancement is popular and can happen quickly.
- Annual safety boots and prescription glasses allowance
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Celebrations throughout the year: Annual Family Fun Day, annual Christmas party, all you can eat popcorn Wednesdays, monthly appreciation meals, and more!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,820.00 - $62,244.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) 6% Match
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $53,820 - $62,244
