Overhead Crane & Material Handler — Growth, Training, PTO

JGM; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance – company paid ($15,000

Short/Long Term Disability

Training and Further Education

Referral Program

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

JGM is seeking a Material Handler to keep steel moving and production flowing on the 2nd shift (5am-3:30pm, Mon-Fri with optional Sat). You will move steel, load/unload trucks, organize materials, and support operators to maintain smooth workflows.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years operating forklifts, overhead crane experience, and a background in steel or fab environments. Physical outdoor work and teamwork are required, with safety and reliability as top priorities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years forklift operation experience.
• Experience with overhead cranes and basic rigging.
• Background in steel service center, fab shop, lumber or precast yard.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly and work outdoors.
• Willingness to work 2nd shift independently with teams.

Responsibilities

• Move structural steel and materials across yard and shop.
• Load/unload trucks using forklifts, cranes, and equipment.
• Organize, tag, and track materials for production.
• Support machine operators by staging materials and keeping workflows moving.
• Perform basic equipment checks and keep operations running smoothly.
• Demonstrate a safety-first mindset and strong work ethic.
• Adapt to outdoor conditions and heavy lifting as part of daily tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane experience

Material tracking

Staging for production

Safety awareness

Independent shift work

Physical stamina

Reading tags/cieces lists

Tools

Forklift (sit-down counterbalance)

Overhead crane

Telehandler

Job description

JGM is seeking a Material Handler to keep steel moving and production flowing on the 2nd shift (5am-3:30pm, Mon-Fri with optional Sat). You will move steel, load/unload trucks, organize materials, and support operators to maintain smooth workflows.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years operating forklifts, overhead crane experience, and a background in steel or fab environments. Physical outdoor work and teamwork are required, with safety and reliability as top priorities.