Material Handler/Overhead Crane Operator - Night Shift

Company Overview:

Brown Strauss is the premier structural steel service center in the United States. We have the deepest inventory for your wide flange beam, structural tube, structural channel, structural angle and your other structural needs. We have over 120,000 tons of structural steel on the floor ready for next day delivery. Since our founding in 1905 we’ve grown to ten locations serving 32 states, and we’re proud to be 100% employee-owned.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Material Handler for our Night Shift who will stage, load, and unload material among other duties in a safe and efficient manner and represent Brown Strauss with a positive attitude.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates overhead cranes in a safe and efficient manner and applies understanding of equipment so as to not overload the cranes.
• Inspects equipment, including overhead cranes and saws and completes inspection reports.
• Reads and understands paperwork so that orders are processed correctly.
• Uses tape measure and micrometer.
• Records all information correctly on paperwork to include material heat #, Location and any changes with original orders.
• Uses a welding machine and saw to make cuts for customers as needed.
• Uses banding equipment to band product.
• Applies understanding of color codes to mark all material into a correct manner.
• Applies understanding of where and how materials are located in the warehouse and restocks materials in the correct location as it arrives.
• Polices Warehouse to ensure walking areas are clear and free of debris. To make sure all stacks are square and blocked correctly to prevent injury.
• Must be keenly aware of safety and watch for safety of others.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications & Skills:

· High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

· 1-2 years of experience with overhead cranes preferred.

· Ability to read and understand basic instructions, memos, and short letters in English.

· Ability to write simple emails or letters.

· Can present information clearly to customers, clients, and coworkers in one-on-one or small group settings.

· Basic math skills: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Able to calculate rates, ratios, percentages, and understand bar graphs.

· Due to the safety & job requirements – must be able to follow written, spoken, or visual instructions and solve problems with clear instructions in English.

· Basic computer skills.

· Forklift certification required if using a lift.

· Crane certification required according to OSHA standards.

Benefits:

• 10% Shift Differential for Night Shift
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday Onsite
• Night Shift

Location:

• 800 S Chestnut St, Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment?

Ability to Commute:

• Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (Required)

Work Location: In person