Warehouse Operator: Crane & Material Handling

castlemetals; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,652; Full time

Job summary

A. M. Castle & Co. in Hammond, IN is seeking a Warehouse Operator to pull and check customer orders, move materials, and load/unload shipments. You will operate cranes and power equipment to store and move products throughout the facility.

The role requires following customer specifications, tagging and staging shipments, and reporting equipment defects. You will work under supervision, perform routine maintenance, and uphold a clean, safe workspace while helping the team meet daily demand.

Qualifications

• Basic measurement and math skills are required.
• Knowledge of warehouse concepts and procedures.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes to load and unload trucks in an efficient manner.
• Performs a variety of material movement tasks for order filling, receiving, and loading.
• Safely uses assigned power equipment to move material and meet order requirements (crown truck, Raymond side-loader, overhead crane, fork lift, etc.).
• Follows customer requirements to select, fill and package orders.
• Attaches bundle tag to material being shipped and stages for shipment.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Notices and reports defects and/or excessive wear and tear of equipment; May perform set-up and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Basic measurement

Basic math

Warehouse knowledge

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Overhead crane certification

Raymond side-loader certification

Equipment safety training

Job description

A. M. Castle & Co. in Hammond, IN is seeking a Warehouse Operator to pull and check customer orders, move materials, and load/unload shipments. You will operate cranes and power equipment to store and move products throughout the facility.

The role requires following customer specifications, tagging and staging shipments, and reporting equipment defects. You will work under supervision, perform routine maintenance, and uphold a clean, safe workspace while helping the team meet daily demand.