Production Equipment Operator

Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc.; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Training & development

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Commuter benefits

Long-term disability

Group life insurance

Job summary

Triple‑S Steel seeks a Production Equipment Operator in Colorado who reads and executes work orders to meet customer requirements. This non-exempt hourly role reports to the Warehouse Supervisor or Manager and may require overtime.

The operator moves steel with forklift or crane, lifts up to 50 pounds, and uses basic measurement tools while maintaining safety and quality. Work is indoors and outdoors under varied weather, with full benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience reading work orders and following written instructions.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Familiarity with basic measurement tools and quality checks.
• Commitment to Safe Methods of Work and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe methods of work and report unsafe conditions.
• Move steel to/from storage or production areas using forklift/crane.
• Lift up to 50 lb; handle loads and secure materials for transport.
• Configure loads for routes and maximize trailer capacity safely.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment and report safety issues.
• Work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Skills

Read work orders

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Tools

Tape measure

Caliper

Pallet trucks

Overhead crane

Job description

Triple‑S Steel is a family‑owned business that has grown into one of the largest suppliers of structural steel products in the country. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and strong core values, we pride ourselves on creating a culture where team members are empowered to make a difference and grow professionally.

We are seeking a motivated Production Equipment Operator to join our business. This steel production equipment operator position is responsible for properly reading and executing work orders to meet customer requirements in a timely manner. This non‑exempt hourly position typically reports directly to the Warehouse Supervisor or Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. The position requires working in accordance with Triple‑S Steel job requirements and Safe Methods of Work. Overtime hours may be required to meet our customer’s needs.

Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long‑term disability and group life insurance programs.

Pay Range based on experience: $20.00–$24.00 /hr

Contact: [e-mail]

Job closes 8.30.2026

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, and delivery vehicles by hand, forklift, overhead crane or other equipment. Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift material and guide loads; climb onto vehicles to tie down and release material being loaded. This is continuous daily activity.
• 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 stairs, ladders and 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.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Use hands/fingers to handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• Employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock when in the operations or laboratory areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.