Warehouse Operations Specialist I: Inventory & Crane

Norfolk Iron; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Iron & Metal in Emporia, Kansas is seeking an Operations Specialist I to support production by managing warehouse functions, ensuring inventory accuracy, and maintaining a safe, organized work environment. The role runs Monday through Thursday, 7am–5pm, and requires a reliable, detail-oriented approach.

You may handle steel bundles, use overhead cranes and sideloading forklifts, and assist crane operators as needed to keep materials moving efficiently.

Qualifications

• Must pass drug test and background check.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Crane experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support production by managing warehouse functions and ensuring inventory accuracy.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Handle picking/banding/stacking steel bundles.
• Read a tape measure.
• Assist crane operators with bundle placement.
• Operate machinery such as overhead cranes and sideloading forklifts.
• Load trailers.

Skills

Detail orientation

Reliability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Crane operation

Sideloading forklift

Job description

Norfolk Iron & Metal in Emporia, Kansas is seeking an Operations Specialist I to support production by managing warehouse functions, ensuring inventory accuracy, and maintaining a safe, organized work environment. The role runs Monday through Thursday, 7am–5pm, and requires a reliable, detail-oriented approach.

You may handle steel bundles, use overhead cranes and sideloading forklifts, and assist crane operators as needed to keep materials moving efficiently.