Crane Operator - Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

North Shore Steel & Affiliates are trusted, industry-leading metals service centers with more than 65 years of experience supporting customers across the Gulf Coast and nationwide. With locations in Houston and Beaumont, we provide a full range of structural steel products and value-added processing services, cutting, machining, forming, rolling, and fabrication, helping customers across construction, energy, industrial, and OEM sectors move faster and build with confidence. Our legacy is rooted in reliability, craftsmanship, and long-term relationships.

At North Shore Steel, our Core Values guide how we work and lead: Be Safe Always, Provide Great Service, Do the Right Thing, Take the Initiative, and Maximize Your Potential. If these values resonate with you and you’re looking for a place where you can contribute, grow, and be part of a team that supports one another, we invite you to join our team.

We are currently seeking a dependable and experienced Material Handler / Crane Operator to join our operations team in St. Louis. If you're skilled in safely moving heavy material and thrive in a fast-paced warehouse environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and longstanding company.

Position Summary
Are you someone who takes pride in working with precision, safety, and purpose? As a Material Handler / Crane Operator at Ford Steel, you’ll be part of a team that plays a vital role in moving the American steel industry forward. This is more than just a warehouse job, it’s a chance to work for a company with a rock-solid reputation, strong values, and a commitment to excellence. You'll operate top-tier equipment to move heavy plate steel safely and efficiently, helping us fulfill customer orders and maintain our high standards for service and delivery.

If you have experience with bridge cranes or forklifts and are looking for a stable, long-term role where your work truly matters, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies and immediately report any hazards or deficiencies
• Attend all mandatory training and safety meetings
• Maintain cleanliness and organize materials in assigned work areas
• Operate 3 to 5-ton bridge cranes and 6,000 lb propane sit-down forklifts
• Conduct daily equipment inspections for forklifts, cranes, and controls
• Load/unload trucks and stock materials using dual hoist bridge cranes or forklifts
• Report unusual equipment noises or malfunctions
• Assist with stock checks and inventory counts as directed
• Support training efforts for new employees when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in material handling or crane operation
• Skilled in crane capacity limits, rigging, and safe handling of large and irregular steel materials
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
• Able to calculate the weight of materials and accurately read tape measures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate professionally

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently on a routine basis and handle materials safely as part of daily job duties.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and maintain safe body positioning while performing tasks and moving through the work area, including walking on concrete floors and uneven surfaces.
• Frequent squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting, requiring full-body mobility, balance, and upper- and lower-body strength to perform work safely.
• Manual agility to operate tools safely and effectively, with regular use of arms, shoulders, and back for lifting, reaching, and positioning tasks.
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Maintain adequate visual and auditory acuity to safely perform assigned tasks, including but not limited to: identifying potential hazards, reading and/or recording measurements, inspecting materials, and responding promptly to verbal instructions, alarms or hand signals in the work environment

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must complete the company’s pre-employment screening process. This includes:

• Criminal background check: reviewed in accordance with job duties, the nature and gravity of any convictions, and the time elapsed since the offense or sentence completion.
• Pre-hire drug screening: candidates must pass a drug screen to be eligible for hire.
• Physical assessment: required for all Production and Distribution positions, conducted by a company-designated physician at no cost to the candidate.

Participation in each step of the pre-employment process is required. Candidates who choose not to participate or who do not meet the screening criteria will not be eligible for employment.

Benefits:

At North Shore Steel, we invest in the well-being of our team. Full-time employees receive a full benefits package that includes multiple Major Medical plan options, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, and HSA options for qualifying plans.

We also provide Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D coverage at no cost to you. You’ll also enjoy our competitive holiday schedule, PTO program, and a Safe Harbor 401(k) with company contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a safe, secure, and drug-free workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

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