Cab 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.

Cab Crane Operator (Overhead Crane)
Night Shift (6 PM – 6 AM)

Position Summary

As a Cab Crane Operator, you will operate an overhead crane from an elevated cab to move steel plates, pipe, and structural materials throughout the facility.

This role requires strong hand-eye coordination, situational awareness, and a commitment to safety. You will work closely with production, welding, and yard teams to ensure materials are moved efficiently without compromising safety or product quality.

This is a night shift role (6 PM – 6 AM) requiring focus, discipline, and consistent execution.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Operate cab-controlled overhead cranes to move steel materials safely and efficiently
• Lift, position, and transport loads including plate, pipe, and structural steel
• Follow all rigging signals and communication protocols with ground personnel
• Inspect crane equipment and rigging before use to ensure safe operation
• Maintain precise control to prevent load swing, damage, or safety hazards
• Support production flow by staging materials for welding, fitting, and processing
• Identify and report equipment issues or unsafe conditions immediately
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures at all times

What It Takes to Be Successful

• Proven experience operating cab-controlled overhead cranes in an industrial environment
• Strong understanding of load control, balance, and safe lifting practices
• Ability to read and respond to hand signals and radio communication
• High level of situational awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to operate smoothly and consistently in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong commitment to safety and following procedures
• Dependable and able to maintain focus during 12-hour night shifts

Preferred Experience (Strongly Valued)

• Experience handling steel plate, pipe, or large structural materials
• Familiarity with rigging equipment (slings, chains, hooks, etc.)
• Prior experience in manufacturing or steel service center environments

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.

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