Material Handler

About the role

At Oregon Steel Mills LLC, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Responsibilities

• 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 forklift
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the front-line supervisor

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 (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, 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

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Low‑cost family medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Paid vacation and paid holidays
• 401k plan with a 5% employer match
• Additional employer‑funded retirement savings account
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Employer‑provided and voluntary life insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

Pay

The starting wage for this role is $25.00/hour with monthly incentive bonus opportunities.

Schedule

12‑hour rotating shifts.