Foreman - Distribution

North Shore Steel•Houston, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Foreman is responsible for leading daily warehouse and yard operations within our steel distribution facilities. This role sets the tone for safety, productivity, and team accountability on the floor. You will directly lead crews responsible for material handling, loading/unloading, and first-stage processing, while ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer expectations. This is a hands-on leadership role. The Foreman is expected to be present, engaged, and actively guiding the team to meet operational goals while reinforcing our Core Values: Be Safe Always. Do the Right Thing. Provide Great Service. Take the Initiative. Maximize Your Potential.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in steel distribution, warehouse, or industrial operations
Prior experience leading crews, shifts, or work teams strongly preferred
Working knowledge of steel products and warehouse operations
Experience operating and overseeing cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment
Ability to read and interpret sales orders and shipping documents
Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, direct, and hold teams accountable
High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Solid math and problem-solving capability
Clear and professional communication skills
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently on a routine basis and handle materials safely as part of daily job duties.
Ability to stand for extended periods and maintain safe body positioning while performing tasks and moving through the work area, including walking on concrete floors and uneven surfaces.
Frequent squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting, requiring full-body mobility, balance, and upper- and lower-body strength to perform work safely.
Manual agility to operate tools safely and effectively, with regular use of arms, shoulders, and back for lifting, reaching, and positioning tasks.
Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
Maintain adequate visual and auditory acuity to safely perform assigned tasks, including but not limited to: identifying potential hazards, reading and/or recording measurements, inspecting materials, and responding promptly to verbal instructions, alarms or hand signals in the work environment

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop warehouse and yard personnel to drive performance, accountability, and engagement
Set clear daily expectations and ensure crews are prepared, properly staffed, and aligned to priorities
Hold team members accountable for performance, behavior, and adherence to standards
Reinforce a culture of respect, urgency, and ownership across the team
Enforce all safety policies and ensure consistent use of required PPE
Lead pre-shift safety expectations and ensure equipment inspections are completed daily
Identify and escalate safety risks immediately; stop work when necessary
Oversee loading, unloading, and movement of steel products to meet customer delivery requirements
Ensure accuracy in material handling, order fulfillment, and inventory control
Coordinate with operations leadership to meet daily throughput and service targets in a fast-paced environment
Ensure cranes and equipment are inspected and maintained
Report and track maintenance issues to minimize downtime
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
Support accurate processing and handling of steel products
Interact with customers and drivers in a professional, service-oriented manner