Material Handler - Crane Operator - Night Shift

North Shore Steel•Houston, TX

97d•Onsite

About The Position

North Shore Steel is seeking a motivated and dependable Material Handler – Crane Operator for its Houston fabrication team. The position supports Machine Operators with material handling, production preparation, and workflow coordination. It is a hands-on role in a manufacturing environment, with opportunities to learn and potentially grow into other departmental roles. Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, the Crane Operator assists Machine Operators with material preparation, machine setup activities, part handling, quality checks, and production support. The role helps ensure safe, efficient, and accurate manufacturing operations. The schedule is 6:00 pm–5:30 am, Monday–Saturday as required. The job involves routine lifting of up to 50 pounds, extended periods of standing, walking on concrete floors and uneven surfaces, and frequent squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Work takes place in a warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures. Candidates receiving a conditional offer must complete a criminal background check, pass a pre-hire drug screen, and complete a physical assessment at no cost to the candidate.

Requirements

Strong commitment to workplace safety.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic math and measurement skills.
Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
Strong attention to detail and quality.
Willingness to learn manufacturing processes and equipment operation.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Commitment to producing quality work and supporting production goals.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently on a routine basis and handle materials safely.
Ability to stand for extended periods and maintain safe body positioning while working and moving through the work area.
Ability to perform frequent squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting, requiring full-body mobility, balance, and upper- and lower-body strength.
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.
Adequate visual and auditory acuity to identify hazards, read or record measurements, inspect materials, and respond to verbal instructions, alarms, or hand signals.
Must complete the required pre-employment screening process, including a criminal background check, pass a pre-hire drug screen, and complete a physical assessment.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing, fabrication, warehouse, construction, or industrial experience is preferred.
Overhead crane, forklift, or material handling equipment experience is a plus.
Desire to grow within the organization and develop advanced fabrication skills.

Responsibilities

Inspect the pendulum control unit, wire ropes, and other accessory equipment daily.
Immediately report equipment deficiencies, unusual noises, or operating difficulties.
Identify material for production and verify the correct tag and heat numbers; determine material weight and use a crane with appropriate capacity.
Assist or direct riggers in properly securing material to the crane before moving it.
Safely load, unload, stage, and move raw materials and finished products throughout the work area.
Monitor the activity of coworkers and advise them before moving material with an overhead crane.
Assist with stock checks and physical counts as directed.
Assist in training coworkers when requested.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Assist with routine equipment cleaning and basic preventive maintenance.
Follow company policies and procedures, watch for potential risks, and notify management of identified deficiencies.
Attend training and safety meetings as directed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.