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Material Handler - Overhead Crane Operator

SEAPORT STEEL COMPANY
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026

About the Role

Join 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: $20.24 – $23.75 per hour 
📅 Job Type: Full-Time

Most employees start between $20.24-$21.99/hour.  The higher end of the range, $23.75/hour, is reserved for candidates with exceptional experience or qualifications.

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:

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.

Education/Experience

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Material handler I competency or 4 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.
    • Competent with rail unloading equipment.

 

 

 

Salary : $20 - $24

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