Steel Material Handler & Load Coordinator

careers-sss-steel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

HSA

Commuter benefits

Long-term disability

Group life insurance

Job summary

Triple-S Steel is seeking a motivated Material Handler in Houston to support safe handling and movement of steel products throughout storage, production, and delivery areas. You will be responsible for moving materials, assembling loads, and maintaining safety standards in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities include using equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes, coordinating with multiple departments, and complying with productivity targets while ensuring quality.

Qualifications

• Ability to read work orders or instructions to determine material or equipment needs.
• Ability to meet or exceed minimum productivity levels set by the Company.
• Ability to plan and organize work activities independently; work alone and in a team.
• Knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Maintain 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 safety methods and promptly report unsafe conditions.
• Move steel to/from storage, loading docks, or vehicles using hand tools or equipment.
• Attach slings, hooks, or devices to lift material and guide loads.
• Lift up to 50 pounds for distances, heights as specified.
• Configure load based on planned route and stops.
• Maximize load capacity on trailers without sacrificing safety.
• Operate tools and equipment safely; conduct basic equipment checks.
• Attend company meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading orders

Productivity

Planning

Inventory control

Inter-dept communication

Basic math

Customer relations

Tools

Tape measure

Caliper

Hammer

Pallet trucks

Banding machine

Micrometer

Beam hooks

Plate lifting clamps

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Triple-S Steel is seeking a motivated Material Handler in Houston to support safe handling and movement of steel products throughout storage, production, and delivery areas. You will be responsible for moving materials, assembling loads, and maintaining safety standards in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities include using equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes, coordinating with multiple departments, and complying with productivity targets while ensuring quality.