Experienced Overhead Crane/Material Handler - Fabrication

JGM; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance – company paid ($15,000

Short/Long Term Disability

Training and Further Education

Referral Program

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

JGM is seeking a Material Handler to keep steel moving and production flowing on the 2nd shift (5am-3:30pm, Mon-Fri with optional Sat). You will move steel, load/unload trucks, organize materials, and support operators to maintain smooth workflows.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years operating forklifts, overhead crane experience, and a background in steel or fab environments. Physical outdoor work and teamwork are required, with safety and reliability as top priorities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years forklift operation experience.
• Experience with overhead cranes and basic rigging.
• Background in steel service center, fab shop, lumber or precast yard.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly and work outdoors.
• Willingness to work 2nd shift independently with teams.

Responsibilities

• Move structural steel and materials across yard and shop.
• Load/unload trucks using forklifts, cranes, and equipment.
• Organize, tag, and track materials for production.
• Support machine operators by staging materials and keeping workflows moving.
• Perform basic equipment checks and keep operations running smoothly.
• Demonstrate a safety-first mindset and strong work ethic.
• Adapt to outdoor conditions and heavy lifting as part of daily tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane experience

Material tracking

Staging for production

Safety awareness

Independent shift work

Physical stamina

Reading tags/cieces lists

Tools

Forklift (sit-down counterbalance)

Overhead crane

Telehandler

Job description

Now Hiring: Experience Overhead Crane/Material Handler (Fabrication) Monday-Friday 5am-3:30pm, Sat (Optional)

Move steel. Keep production flowing. Be part of something bigger.

At JGM, Material Handlers are the heartbeat of our operation—keeping steel moving, teams working, and projects on track. If you’ve worked in a warehouse, construction site, or any hands-on role, this is your chance to step into a high-impact career.

What You’ll Do

• - Move structural steel and materials across the yard and shop
• - Load/unload trucks using forklifts, cranes, and equipment
• - Organize, tag, and track materials for production
• - Support machine operators by staging materials and keeping workflows moving
• - Perform basic equipment checks and keep operations running smoothly
• - Experience in warehouse, construction, or hands-on work
• - Comfort with physical work (lifting, moving, working outdoors)
• - Ability to work independently on 2nd shift while staying aligned with the team
• - Strong awareness of production flow and how to support machine operators
• - Safety-first mindset and strong work ethic
• - Willingness to learn equipment and grow your skills

What you will bring.

• - 2+ years of forklift operation, ideally sit-down counterbalance or large-capacity lifts handling long or heavy loads (beams, pipe, lumber, precast). A telehandler is a plus.
• - Overhead or bridge crane experience, including basic rigging with slings, chokers, clamps, magnets, and spreader bars. Signal person or rigger certification (NCCCO or similar) is a bonus, not a requirement.
• - Background in a steel service center, metal supply yard, fab shop, lumber yard, precast plant, or building supply yard. These are the closest matches.
• - Transferable backgrounds that also work: warehouse, construction laborer, farm, landscaping, or any job running equipment outdoors.
• - Loading and unloading flatbeds, including dunnage, load balance, and familiarity with straps, chains, and securement.
• - Material tracking: reading tags, piece marks, and cut lists, using a tape measure accurately, keeping counts, and doing basic inventory or scanning.
• - Staging material for machine operators or a production line, with an understanding of sequencing and what's needed next.
• - Daily pre-shift equipment inspections on forklifts, cranes, and rigging, plus reporting defects instead of working around them.
• - Physical work: lifting 50+ lbs regularly, being on their feet all shift, and working outdoors in all weather.
• - A track record on 2nd shift or other independent shifts with less supervision, showing reliability and attendance.
• - A clean safety record and the ability to describe specific safety habits, such as tag lines, keeping clear of suspended loads, and spotters.

Why JGM?

• - JGM OFFERS A COMPETITIVE WAGE AND BENEFIT PACKAGE
• - Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• - $15,000 Company Paid Life Insurance Policywith the opportunity to purchase Additional Life Insurance
• - Short/Long Term Disability
• - Training and Further Education
• - Generous Referral Program
• - with the opportunity to purchase Additional Life Insurance
• - PTO (Paid Time Off) & Holidays
• - 401 (K) with up to 3.5% match

More Than a Job — A Career Path

At JGM, today’s Material Handler can become tomorrow’s equipment operator, fabricator, or leader. We invest in people who want to build a future, not just punch a clock .