Material Handler - Steel Yard & Crane Ops

Triple-S Steel; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

HSA

Commuter benefits

Long-term disability

Group life insurance

Job summary

Triple-S Steel is looking for a dependable Material Handler in Dallas, TX. You will safely move steel, operate forklifts and cranes, and prepare loads for delivery while following safety standards.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift heavy weights, and collaboration with teams across the site. Training and development opportunities are offered as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to correctly read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Ability to safely meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision; work alone and in a team environment.
• Ability to develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Ability to maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Demonstrate basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• May be required to demonstrate strong customer relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow Triple-S safe methods of work at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
• Safely and properly move steel to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, by hand, forklift, overhead crane or other equipment.
• Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift material and guide loads; to climb onto vehicles to tie down and release material being loaded.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds for up to 25 feet to heights of 5 feet; exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, reach, squat, stand, walk up to 5 miles per day, climb up stairs, ladders and on equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Apply proper bundling techniques.
• Configure load based on planned route including multiple stops.
• Maximize load capacity on trailer without sacrificing safety.
• Maintain and safely operate all assigned tools and equipment, including but not limited to tape measure, caliper, hammer, pallet trucks, banding machine, micrometer, beam hooks, plate lifting clamps, forklift, overhead crane and personal protective equipment;
• Determine safety issues pertaining to equipment and promptly report them.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions including precipitation, cold/heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. The Material Handler will be regularly exposed to the typical weather of the local area.
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects.
• Judge near and far distance to maintain awareness of ongoing work activities of other people and equipment in the area.
• Attend all required company meetings.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Reading orders

Productivity

Planning

Inventory control

Inter-department communication

Math skills

Customer relations

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Tape measure

Caliper

Micrometer

Banding machine

Pallet trucks

Job description

Triple-S Steel is looking for a dependable Material Handler in Dallas, TX. You will safely move steel, operate forklifts and cranes, and prepare loads for delivery while following safety standards.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift heavy weights, and collaboration with teams across the site. Training and development opportunities are offered as part of a comprehensive benefits package.