Demo

Material Handler (Day Shift)

SEAPORT STEEL COMPANY
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/28/2026

oin our team as a Material Handler! 

Benefits

✅ Health, dental, and vision insurance

✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

✅ Paid time off and holidays

✅ 401(k) with company match

✅ Growth and advancement opportunities 

 

 

📍 Location: Portland, OR 
💵 Pay: $20.25 – $23.75 per hour 
📅 Job Type: Full-Time

 

 

Most employees start between $20.25-$22.00/hour.  The higher end of the range, $23.75/hour, is reserved for candidates with exceptional experience or qualifications.

 

Shift is Mon-Fri, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM 

 

What You’ll Do

  • Observe load hookup and determine the safety of the load.
  • Manipulate or depress crane control buttons, to regulate the speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
  • Use hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, or bucket as load requires.
  • Cleans and maintains a crane and hoisting mechanism. 
  • Inspect crane for defective parts and notify supervisors of defects or malfunctions. 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Warehouse or material‑handling experience preferred
  • Able to read, write, and communicate clearly
  • Basic math skills (fractions, decimals, percentages)
  • Able to follow instructions and solve routine problems

 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Competency

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

GED or High School degree and 2 years related experience and training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Quality of Work

  • Produces an appropriate quantity and quality of work; able to determine project urgency in a meaningful and practical way.

Communication

  • Writes and speaks effectively, demonstrates openness and honesty; uses consideration and tact when offering opinions.

Problem-Solving

  • Anticipates and recognized problems; communicates to supervisor in a timely manner.

Attention to Detail

  • Follows detailed procedures and ensures accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitors gauges and processes; concentrates on routine work details; organizes and maintains documents and records.

Math Ability

  • Basic math including fractions, decimals, and chart reading.

Computer Skills

  • Able to utilize basic computer programs including email, and production software.

Machine Skills & Knowledge

  • Competent with operations of cleaning, packaging, and skid-building equipment.
  • Competent with forklift operations.
  • Competent with overhead crane operations and below-hook devices.

Salary : $20 - $24

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Material Handler (Day Shift)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Material Handler (Day Shift) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$38,806 - $48,952
Income Estimation: 
$44,351 - $54,969
Income Estimation: 
$38,806 - $48,952
Income Estimation: 
$44,351 - $54,969
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at SEAPORT STEEL COMPANY

  • SEAPORT STEEL COMPANY Portland, OR
  • Loader - Night Shift Summary: Operates overhead cranes, hostler, and forklift to move, and position loads of steel within the production yard and facility.... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • SEAPORT STEEL COMPANY Airway Heights, WA
  • CNC Machine Operator (Burn Table w/Drill) Join our dynamic team as a CNC Machine Operator, where you’ll produce machined parts by programming, setting up, ... more
  • 2 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Material Handler (Day Shift) jobs in the Portland, OR area that may be a better fit.

  • Staffmark Group Gresham, OR
  • Now hiring Material Handler Location: Gresham, OR Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour (With potential for increases!) Shift: Monday - Friday | 6:20 AM - 3:00 PM Tire... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Russell Tobin Tualatin, OR
  • Job Title: Material Handler Number of positions: 20 Job Description: Move materials to and from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and manufact... more
  • 27 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!