Overhead Crane Operator / Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Overhead Crane Operator / Material Handler

Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay: Starting at $22.00/hour, higher depending on experience

Qualdoc is seeking a versatile Material Handler to support steel fabrication operations in both the shop and yard. This role involves moving and staging structural steel, operating material-handling equipment, assisting with production tasks, and supporting different areas of the operation as needed.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable handling a variety of responsibilities in an industrial environment.

• Move, organize, and stage structural steel and other materials throughout the yard and facility.
• Operate overhead cranes to position and transport steel safely.
• Use forklifts and Pettibone/telehandler equipment for material movement.
• Jockey trailers and help maintain an organized yard.
• Unload incoming trailers and properly position materials.
• Assist with skidding steel and preparing materials for shipment.
• Operate production equipment or machinery when needed.
• Clean parts and materials to prepare them for production.
• Help maintain inventory and track materials and supplies.
• Follow all equipment-operation and workplace safety requirements.
• Provide material-handling support to other departments to keep production moving.
• Maintain reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

• Previous experience operating overhead cranes .
• Experience using telehandler/Pettibone equipment .
• Material handling or warehouse experience preferred.
• Some experience working with structural steel .
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other industrial equipment.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials as required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively to a team.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience is a plus.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and support different areas of the operation.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.