Material Handler

Orion Steel Group • Portland, OR

28d

About The Position

At Oregon Steel Mills LLC, the Heat Treat Material Handler safely handles and processes steel plate in a heavy industrial environment. The role involves following safety rules and standard operating procedures and performing physical labor during 12-hour rotating shifts. The position uses remotely controlled overhead cranes, conveyor systems, forklifts, burning equipment, hand grinders, and computer systems.

The starting wage is $25.00 per hour, with monthly incentive bonus opportunities. Benefits begin on the first day and include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plans, paid vacation, and paid holidays. The employer also offers opportunities for apprenticeship and career advancement.

Requirements

• Ability to work in environments subject to fluctuations in heat, humidity, fumes, odors, dust, and noise.
• Ability to accurately enter data into computers without transposing figures.
• Ability to read and follow procedures and technical manuals.
• Ability to think ahead and plan work in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and accurate number identification.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Ability to quickly coordinate hand motions with overhead crane operation.
• Comfortable working in high places.
• Successful completion of an ergonomic test.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating a remote-controlled crane in a fast-paced environment.
• 2–5 years of industrial experience.
• Experience in a position requiring planning out work.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and process steel plate while following safety rules and standard operating procedures.
• Use remotely controlled overhead cranes to stack and unstack steel plate.
• Load and unload steel plate on conveyor systems.
• Load and unload steel plate onto trucks and rail cars.
• Use burning equipment and hand grinders to cut and prepare plate samples for testing.
• Tag and mark steel plate.
• Enter data into computer systems.
• Operate a forklift.
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the front-line supervisor.

Benefits

• Low-cost family medical coverage.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Prescription coverage at minimal employee cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays and recognized statutory holidays.
• 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match.
• Additional employer-funded retirement savings account.
• Short- and long-term disability programs.
• Employer-provided and voluntary life insurance options.
• Monthly incentive bonus opportunities.
• Apprenticeship and career advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed