Steel Material Handler: Safe, Efficient Forklift Operator

careers-sss-steel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 in Houston is seeking a motivated Material Handler to support safety, daily productivity goals, and quality standards. You will move steel to and from storage and production areas, tie down loads, and assist with maintenance as needed, indoors or outdoors in varying weather.

This role requires reading work orders, planning tasks, teamwork, and basic math. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, operate a forklift or crane, and follow all safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret work orders and instructions.
• Aim to meet or exceed daily productivity targets.
• Plan and organize tasks with or without supervision.
• Develop working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques.
• Maintain cross-department communications on routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Demonstrate basic arithmetic skills.
• Possess customer-relations skills if required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety methods at all times and report unsafe conditions.
• Move steel to/from storage and production areas using appropriate equipment.
• Assist with loading, tying down, and unloading loads.
• Operate tools and equipment safely and maintain them.
• Identify safety issues with equipment and report promptly.
• Work in various weather conditions, indoors and outdoors.
• Participate in meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading work orders

Productivity focused

Independent & team work

Inventory control

Inter-department communication

Basic math

Customer relations

Job description

Triple-S Steel in Houston is seeking a motivated Material Handler to support safety, daily productivity goals, and quality standards. You will move steel to and from storage and production areas, tie down loads, and assist with maintenance as needed, indoors or outdoors in varying weather.

This role requires reading work orders, planning tasks, teamwork, and basic math. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, operate a forklift or crane, and follow all safety procedures.