Material Handler/Crane Operator

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, Ford Steel, in St. Louis, MO. 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.