Material Handler & Crane Operator - Day Shift

SEAPORT STEEL COMPANY; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

SEAPORT STEEL COMPANY is seeking a Material Handler in Portland, OR. The role involves crane operation, material handling, and ensuring safe load hookups with a Mon-Fri shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Starting pay ranges from $20.25 to $23.75 per hour, with benefits including health/dental/vision, EAP, PTO, 401(k), and growth opportunities. Requirements include a GED or high school diploma with 2 years related experience, basic math, good reading/writing, and strong instruction-following skills.

Qualifications

• GED or High School degree and 2 years related experience and training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic math including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Able to read, write, and communicate clearly.
• Able to follow instructions and solve routine problems.
• Competent with forklift and overhead crane-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Observe load hookup and determine the safety of the load.
• Manipulate or depress crane control buttons, to regulate the speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
• Use hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, or bucket as load requires.
• Cleans and maintains a crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Inspect crane for defective parts and notify supervisors of defects or malfunctions.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication skills

Basic math

Attention to detail

Following instructions

Education

GED or High School degree + 2 years related experience

Tools

Forklift operations

Overhead crane operations

Skid-building equipment

Job description

SEAPORT STEEL COMPANY is seeking a Material Handler in Portland, OR. The role involves crane operation, material handling, and ensuring safe load hookups with a Mon-Fri shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Starting pay ranges from $20.25 to $23.75 per hour, with benefits including health/dental/vision, EAP, PTO, 401(k), and growth opportunities. Requirements include a GED or high school diploma with 2 years related experience, basic math, good reading/writing, and strong instruction-following skills.