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 for our sister company, Bayou Processing & Storage in east Houston. The Material Handler/Crane Operator reports to the Production Supervisor and loads/unloads trucks, stocks/restocks plate steel utilizing a bridge crane and/or forklift. Responsibilities:
- Follows all company policy procedures and 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 material organization in assigned areas
- Uses bridge cranes that have a 3-5-ton capacity to complete tasks
- Uses a propane sit-down forklift that has a 6000-pound capacity to complete tasks
- Performs daily inspection of forklift and crane, pendulum control unit, wire ropes, and other accessory equipment
- Performs the unloading/loading of trucks, stocking, and transferring of material with the use of a dual hoist bridge crane and/or standard forklift
- Reports all deficiencies found and unusual noises and/or difficulties in the operation of the equipment
- Assists with stock checks and physical counts as directed
- Assists in training co-workers as requested
- Performs other tasks when needed or 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.