Loader - Night Shift

Seaport Steel; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Seaport Steel is seeking a Loader for the night shift to move and position steel loads within the yard using hostler, forklift and cranes. The role operates 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM with an hourly wage of $22.80–$24.50 and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, EAP and life insurance.

A high school diploma or GED is required, with up to one year of related experience preferred. Applicants must be able to read and write basic material, perform simple calculations, and communicate

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers and other employees.

Responsibilities

• Load trailers using a hostler, forklift, and cranes.
• Review work order paperwork to ensure accuracy of the load.
• Unload incoming trailers and railcars.
• Observe load hookup and ensure load safety.
• Operate crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane/hoist movement.
• Use hoisting attachments as load requires.
• Clean and maintain crane and hoisting mechanisms.
• Inspect crane for defective parts and notify supervisor of defects.

Skills

Language comprehension

Math abilities

Reasoning ability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year related experience or training (preferred)

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Hoist equipment

Job description

Loader - Night ShiftSummary: Operates overhead cranes, hostler, and forklift to move, and position loads of steel within the production yard and facility.Salary: $22.80 - $24.50/hourShift: 9:30 PM - 6:00 AMBenefits:Medical, Dental, VisionEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Life InsuranceEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Actively participate in Seaport Steel's Safety Program.Load Trailers using a hostler, forklift, and cranes.Review work order paperwork to ensure the accuracy of the load being built.Unload incoming trailers and railcars.Observes load hookup and determine the safety of the load.Manipulates or depresses crane control buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, or bucket as load requires.Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education/ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or up to one year, preferred, related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language AbilityAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to write simple correspondence.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and other employees of the organization.Math AbilityAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather) and risk of electrical shock.The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and outdoor weather conditions.The noise level in the work environment is usually above moderate.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include Distance vision and Peripheral vision.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear.The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch.