Overhead Crane Operator - Houston, TX

Job Summary

Load/unload or otherwise move inventory through the use of overhead crane or other material handling equipment as specified according to work orders and by directive of supervisor.

- Responsible for operating an overhead crane to lift, move, position, reposition steel material to stock areas.

- Load and unload trailers, railroad cars and/or barges.

- Log and report inventory location changes according to specified procedure into inventory computer system and/or by paperwork.

- Log and tag inventory received according to specified procedure

- Assemble customer orders according to work orders

- Record pertinent material information to work orders, material, or other forms as specified by management

- Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.

- Works and coordinates with multiple areas of warehouse, and coworkers to complete tasks.

- Maintain compliance with all safety requirements, policies, and procedures.

- Safety sensitive for his/her owns safety and/or of others safety.

- Demonstrated initiative to proactively seek out work and complete tasks

- Enthusiastic team player with a motivating positive attitude

- Committed to a workplace of culture and respect.

- Dependable and consistent attendance/punctuality

- May need to work overtime and weekends as assigned (depending on business need).

- Performance of other Warehouse or other tasks as required by the absence of a department member or due to the existence of a backlog of work.

- Special projects as specified by management.

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and write

- Preferred candidates will have crane operation experience, material handling experience, and experience working with steel.