Warehouse Crane - Graveyard Shift

Farwest; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with up to 3.5% match

Safety bonus up to $0.60/hour

Career development opportunities

Paid vacation, sick and holidays

Job summary

Farwest is seeking a Warehouse Crane operator to support metal processing equipment in a fast-paced, western US-based operation. You will move, unload, load, and store materials in the warehouse while adhering to all safety policies.

The shift is graveyard, Mon–Fri, 10:30pm–7:00am, with a wage of $19.25–$30.00 per hour, DOE. Join Farwest to contribute to a safe, productive workflow and to be part of a growing team in a full-service steel operation that values dependable, team-oriented employees

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Warehouse/Crane operator training or 12+ months experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of warehouse functions and equipment operation.
• Read and write in English to follow instructions and record work activities.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies to ensure safe, efficient tasks.
• Operate overhead crane to load/unload railcars, trailers, and customers' vehicles.
• Provide steel and pull/stage for next shift.
• Perform weekly and monthly preventative maintenance tasks.
• Keep work area clean and safe; backup other positions as needed.
• Operate forklift or railcar mover occasionally.

Skills

Reliable

Teamwork

English literacy

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Bushman attachments

Forklift

Railcar mover

Job description

Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Warehouse Crane position!

About Farwest:

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 600 employees in 7 Western States.

As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees. We are a full line steel service center with product line distribution, flame, plasma, and laser processing, welding, forming, rolling, and reinforcing steel capabilities.

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision,Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance and Disability, a 401K with up toa 3.5% match
• Safety bonus of up to $0.60 an hour paid quarterly based on branch safety goals.
• Career development opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays

About This Position

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite

Schedule: GraveyardShift, Mon. to Fri. 10:30pm - 7:00am

Wage: $19.25 to $30.00 per hour, DOE

Position Purpose: To operate the crane to support the metal processing equipment, move, unload, load, and store materials in warehouse while following all safety policies and procedures. This position is very important in making sure that the work flows through the shop at a steady and timely pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all safety policies and procedures to assure safe effective and efficient work tasks.
• Operate overhead crane to load or unload railcars, trailers, customer’s vehicles, etc.
• Keep machine operators supplied with proper steel & pull/stage for next shift.
• Perform weekly and monthly assigned preventative maintenance tasks
• Will perform clean up duties daily to maintain safe work area.
• Will occasionally be requested to work other positions as backup for vacation/sick coverage.
• Will operate forklift or railcar mover occasionally.
• Compliance with general company attendance standards is acceptable.
• Will be working in warehouse setting with some daily exposure to weather conditions (cold, wet, hot).
• Continuous mental and/or visual attention to work tasks is required to monitor the production process, attend to safety conditions, operate required vehicles, etc.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Warehouseman/Crane operator training or prior experience of at least 12 months.
• Basic understanding of warehouse functions and equipment operation.
• Reliable, be ready to workon time daily.
• Ability to work in a team environment with others in our company and treat our employees and customers with respect, courtesy and tact.
• Ability to read and write in English to follow written instructions and record work activities performed.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Both Overhead cranes & Bushman attachments, Company computer applications & e-mail, forklift, railcar mover.
• Perform routine office support, understand written and oral instruction, make mathematical calculations.

Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC.Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.

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