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 Overhead Crane Operator to join our team in east Houston .
Responsibilities:

• Performs the unloading/loading of trucks, stocking, and transferring of material with the use of a dual hoist bridge crane and/or standard forklift
• Attends all training and safety meetings as directed
• Performs daily inspection of crane, pendulum control unit, wire ropes, and other accessory equipment
• Reports all deficiencies found and unusual noises and difficulties in the operation of the equipment
• Identifies material to be placed into production, verifying correct tag and heat numbers
• Determines the weight of the material and utilizes a crane with the appropriate capacity
• Assists and directs riggers in properly securing material on the crane before moving material
• Advises all co-workers in the area before the movement of material on the overhead crane
• Follows all company policy procedures, 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 organization of assigned areas
• Assists with stock checks and physical counts as directed
• Assists in training co-workers as requested
• Performs other tasks as 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.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

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.