Material Handler – Steel, Crane & Forklift Ops

Harbor Steel & Supply Corporation; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Harbor Steel in Lexington, KY is seeking a Material Handler to pull, package, inspect, and prepare finished material for shipment. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, safe operation of equipment, and teamwork to keep orders moving.

You'll operate cranes, forklifts, and side-loaders, verify heat and tag numbers, and maintain a clean, safe work area while adhering to procedures and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Safety-minded and dependable in a hands-on industrial setting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate material-handling equipment.
• Experience or certification to operate crane, forklift, or side-loader.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Locate material type, size, and quantity for customer orders.
• Package finished material according to specifications.
• Perform quality checks to verify correct items pulled.
• Inspect, band, and prepare parts for shipment.
• Verify heat and tag numbers for accuracy.
• Stage completed material in correct route-specific order.
• Operate material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow established procedures and written instructions.
• Collaborate with warehouse and production teams to keep orders moving.

Skills

Safety-minded

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Side-loader operation

Tape measure use

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Harbor Steel in Lexington, KY is seeking a Material Handler to pull, package, inspect, and prepare finished material for shipment. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, safe operation of equipment, and teamwork to keep orders moving.

You'll operate cranes, forklifts, and side-loaders, verify heat and tag numbers, and maintain a clean, safe work area while adhering to procedures and quality standards.