General Laborer

North Shore Steel - Beaumont, 1795 Laurel St, Beaumont, Texas, United States of America Job Description Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:00 AM 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. General Labor/Helper Position Overview: The General Labor/Helper is responsible for supporting operational tasks to ensure materials are processed and handled according to specifications. This role involves operating equipment, inspecting, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment while adhering to company policies.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Follow all company policies and procedures. Maintain and wear required PPE at all times. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. Verify that equipment is properly "set-up" to process material as needed. Grind parts to remove imperfections and achieve required finish quality. Assist in training co-workers as requested. Perform daily inspection of pendulum control unit, wire ropes and other accessory equipment Immediately report all deficiencies found and unusual noises and/or difficulties in operation of the equipment. Identify material to be placed into production, verifying correct tag and heat numbers. Determine weight of material and utilize crane with the appropriate capacity. Assist and/or direct riggers in properly securing material on crane before moving material. Always be ware of activity/co-workers in the area to ensure the safety of all. Advise all co-workers in the area before movement of material on overhead crane. Follow all company policy procedures and be vigilant in watching for potential risks in the area and notify management of deficiencies identified. Equipment Operation: Operate the overhead crane to load burn tables and roll machines. Use a forklift to maneuver pallets to designated areas for inspection, palletizing, or bundling. Assist in cutting off scrap from plates using a hand torch. Assist in inspecting parts, marking information, and ensuring accuracy according to customer specifications. Deburr parts and palletize as required. Perform daily housekeeping tasks and maintain organization in assigned areas. Assist in other operational areas as needed to support overall efficiency. Understand, articulate, and enforce all company policies and procedures. Report all safety violations or unsafe work conditions to management immediately. Identify process deficiencies and report them to management for corrective action. Qualifications: Communication Skills: Professional communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently. Judgment and Decision Making: Good judgment and decision-making abilities. Technical Skills: Knowledge of reading tape measures, digital calipers, and micrometers. Attention to Detail: Demonstrates a strong attention to detail. This role is vital for ensuring smooth operations and adherence to safety and quality standards. 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. 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. North Shore Steel - Beaumont, 1795 Laurel St, Beaumont, Texas, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr North Shore Steel