Crane Operator - Night Shift

North Shore Steel & Affiliates are trusted, industry-leading metals service centers with more than 65 years of experience supporting customers across the Gulf Coast and nationwide. With locations in Houston and Beaumont, we provide a full range of structural steel products and value-added processing services, cutting, machining, forming, rolling, and fabrication, helping customers across construction, energy, industrial, and OEM sectors move faster and build with confidence. Our legacy is rooted in reliability, craftsmanship, and long-term relationships.

At North Shore Steel, our Core Values guide how we work and lead: Be Safe Always, Provide Great Service, Do the Right Thing, Take the Initiative, and Maximize Your Potential. If these values resonate with you and you’re looking for a place where you can contribute, grow, and be part of a team that supports one another, we invite you to join our team.

Material Handler – Crane Operator

Night Shift: 6:00 pm – 5:30 am (Monday-Saturday as required)

Position Summary

North Shore Steel is seeking a motivated and dependable Material Handler – Crane Operator to join our fabrication team in Houston. This position plays a critical role in supporting Machining Operators by assisting with material handling, production preparation, and workflow coordination. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work, thrives in a manufacturing environment, and has a strong desire to learn and develop new skills.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in advancing their careers in metal fabrication and manufacturing, with potential growth into other roles in the department.

General Description

This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor and serves as a key support role within the department. The Crane Operator assists Machine Operators with material preparation, machine setup activities, part handling, quality checks, and production support to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate manufacturing operations.

Primary Duties

· Perform daily inspection of pendulum control unit, wire ropes and other accessory equipment.

· Immediately report all deficiencies found and unusual noises and/or difficulties in operation of the equipment.

· Identify material to be placed into production, verifying correct tag and heat numbers. Determine weight of material and utilize crane with the appropriate capacity.

· Assist and/or direct riggers in properly securing material on crane before moving material.

· Load, unload, stage, and move raw materials and finished products safely throughout the work area.

· Always be ware of activity/co-workers in the area to insure the safety of all. Advise all co-workers in the area before movement of material on overhead crane.

· Assist with stock checks and physical counts as directed.

· Assist in training co-workers as requested.

· Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

· Assist with routine equipment cleaning and basic preventive maintenance activities.

· Follow all company policy procedures and be vigilant in watching for potential risks in the area and notify management of deficiencies identified.

· Attend all training and safety meetings as directed.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

· 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.

· Previous manufacturing, fabrication, warehouse, construction, or industrial experience preferred.

· Overhead crane, forklift, or material handling equipment experience is a plus.

What It Takes to Be Successful

· Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

· Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.

· Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

· Strong teamwork and communication skills.

· Commitment to producing quality work and supporting production goals.

· Desire to grow within the organization and develop advanced fabrication skills.

Why North Shore Steel

At North Shore Steel, you'll join a team that values safety, craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement. We invest in our employees and provide opportunities to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in manufacturing.

Physical Requirements:

• 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

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must complete the company’s pre-employment screening process. This includes:

• Criminal background check: reviewed in accordance with job duties, the nature and gravity of any convictions, and the time elapsed since the offense or sentence completion.
• Pre-hire drug screening: candidates must pass a drug screen to be eligible for hire.
• Physical assessment: required for all Production and Distribution positions, conducted by a company-designated physician at no cost to the candidate.

Participation in each step of the pre-employment process is required. Candidates who choose not to participate or who do not meet the screening criteria will not be eligible for employment.

Benefits:

At North Shore Steel, we invest in the well-being of our team. Full-time employees receive a full benefits package that includes multiple Major Medical plan options, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, and HSA options for qualifying plans.

We also provide Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D coverage at no cost to you. You’ll also enjoy our competitive holiday schedule, PTO program, and a Safe Harbor 401(k) with company contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a safe, secure, and drug-free workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.