Night Shift Crane & Forklift Loader

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

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