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Material Handler/Warehouse Crane Operator - day shift

Company History:

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 via an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

Position Overview:

We are seeking a committed Material Handler/Warehouse Crane Operator for our Peotone, IL branch 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 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.
  • Keeps warehouse clean 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.

Pre-employment drug screen and background check post offer.

Benefits:

  • 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

Location:

  • 521 N First St, Peotone, IL 60468

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20-24/hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

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 require sponsorship either now or in the future?
  • What is the reason for leaving your current employer?

Experience:

  • Warehouse/Overhead Crane: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Peotone, IL 60468 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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