Warehouse Crane - Swing Shift

About Farwest

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 600 employees in 7 Western States. As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees. We are a full line steel service center with product line distribution, flame, plasma, and laser processing, welding, forming, rolling, and reinforcing steel capabilities.

About This Position

This is a full-time, onsite position responsible for operating the crane to support metal processing equipment, move, unload, load, and store materials in the warehouse while following all safety policies and procedures. This role ensures work flows through the shop at a steady and timely pace.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety policies and procedures to assure safe, effective, and efficient work tasks.
• Operate overhead crane to load or unload railcars, trailers, and customer’s vehicles.
• Keep machine operators supplied with proper steel and pull/stage materials for the next shift.
• Perform weekly and monthly assigned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Perform daily clean-up duties to maintain a safe work area.
• Occasionally work other positions as backup for vacation or sick coverage.
• Operate forklift or railcar mover occasionally.
• Comply with general company attendance standards.

This role involves working in a warehouse setting with some daily exposure to weather conditions (cold, wet, hot). Continuous mental and/or visual attention is required to monitor production processes, attend to safety conditions, and operate required vehicles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Warehouseman/Crane operator training or at least 12 months of prior experience.
• Basic understanding of warehouse functions and equipment operation.
• Reliable and punctual, ready to work on time daily.
• Ability to work in a team environment and treat employees and customers with respect, courtesy, and tact.
• Ability to read and write in English to follow written instructions and record work activities.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with overhead cranes, Bushman attachments, company computer applications, email, forklift, and railcar mover.
• Ability to perform routine office support, understand written and oral instructions, and make mathematical calculations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Disability coverage.
• 401K with up to a 3.5% match.
• Safety bonus of up to $0.60 an hour paid quarterly based on branch safety goals.
• Career development opportunities.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Pay

$19.25 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Swing Shift, Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM.

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations regarding drug-testing, which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed post-offer. Farwest participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to legally work in the U.S.