Production Equipment Operator

Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc. is seeking a motivated Material Handler to support production by handling and moving raw materials, maintaining safety standards, and meeting daily productivity goals. The role requires operating forklifts and cranes, reading work orders, and using basic computer apps.

The position involves lifting, bending, and standing in varied weather conditions, with opportunities for growth through development programs and benefits.

Qualifications

• Read and understand work orders or receive oral instructions to determine assignments.
• Use basic computer applications to complete tasks and records.
• Demonstrate intermediate math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Plan and organize work activities with or without supervision; work in a team.
• Develop knowledge of material and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.

Responsibilities

• Follow Triple-S safe methods of work at all times and report unsafe conditions.
• Manipulate, cut and form raw material according to work orders to meet customer requirements.
• Safely operate tools and equipment including forklift, overhead crane, caliper, and band saw.
• Lift up to 50 pounds for up to 20 feet; move objects and climb stairs as needed.
• Attend required company meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading work orders

Basic computer applications

Intermediate math

Planning and organizing

Inventory control

Inter-department communication

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Tape measure

Caliper

Saws/Shear

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success.

Stability All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.

Flexibility Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.

Chemistry We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.

From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year. We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same We treat our customers and employees like family.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a motivated material handler to join our company. This position is responsible for execution of safety standards, achieving daily productivity goals while meeting quality requirements, performing routine maintenance and assisting with maintenance with non-routine maintenance.

WHAT WE OFFER

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. Come join our team!

• Follow Triple-S safe methods of work at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
• Manipulate, cut and/or form raw material according to work orders to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain and safely operate tools and equipment as assigned, including but not limited to tape measure, caliper, shear, CNC burning table, band saw, iron worker, track burner, haven tube cutter, forklift, overhead crane and personal protective equipment.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds for up to 20 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 2 miles per day, climb up stairs, ladders and on equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects.
• Use clear vision to judge near and far distance to maintain awareness of ongoing work activities of other employees.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions including precipitation, cold/heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. The Production Equipment Operator will be regularly exposed to the typical weather of the local area.
• Attend all required company meetings.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• • Ability to correctly read and understand work orders and/or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
  • Ability to effectively use basic computer applications.
  • Demonstrate intermediate math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
  • 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.
  • Develop a good working knowledge of material and inventory control techniques and procedures.
  • Ability to maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.

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.