Material Handler

Ben Hur Steel Worx's goal is to continue to be a leading authority and top performer of steel construction services. We have been committed to providing the best product and services to our customers for over 100 years.

Our employees are committed to our values of safety, customer success, operational success, integrity and respect. Join the Ben Hur team as we work to make customers, communities and employees lives better through high value construction services.

Position Summary

Overhead Crane Operator/Material Handler. This position will be cross trained in multiple positions within Ben Hur Steel Worx. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, drive, and want to learn and grow within a company.

What You Will Do

• Operate trucks, forklifts, cranes, and other equipment to move freight.
• Move materials to and from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and manufacturing areas.
• Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.
• Must be able to communicate to fellow workers regarding instructions, general work assignments, and safety concerns.
• Must demonstrate mental alertness to perform tasks on a continuous basis throughout the day and daily.
• Must be able to complete required records associated with work and specific work assignments.
• Must be able to discern actual or potential health and safety hazards prior to performing work.
• Follow all safety rules and practices.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Training, knowledge and experience in operating overhead cranes which includes the rigging of steel members for movement around the facility.
• Demonstrates ability to learn and be able to cross-train.
• Candidates must be able to read a tape measure to 1/16" and have strong math skills.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - work is medium to heavy industrial in nature. The following are physical requirements to perform work without the risk of injury due to limitations.

• Be on one's feet during the course of the workday, except for breaks.
• Be able to walk on concrete or gravel, step over material or tools on the floor, push, pull, bend, squat, stoop, twist and climb on material or ladders up to heights of 6 feet.
• Lift 50 to 100 pounds occasionally through the day.
• Lift 20 to 50 pounds on a frequent basis each day.
• Lift up to 20 pounds of material or tools on a constant basis throughout the day.
• Be able to see to read instructions, carry out those instructions or job assignments, and see to move throughout the facility without restrictions.
• Must be able to tolerate ambient air temperatures during all four seasons of the year.
• Must be able to communicate to fellow workers regarding instructions, general work assignments, and safety concerns.
• Use common hand tools such as grinders, chippers, wrenches and brooms.
  
  

Ben Hur is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status."

Salary: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour