<p>Job Posting: Material Handler / Crane Operator</p> <p>Location: St. Louis, Missouri</p> <p>Company: Ford Steel (Metals Service Center)</p> <p>About Us</p> <p>Ford Steel is an industry-leading metals service center with over 80 years of history proudly serving our customers at the highest level. We are driven by a mission to create significant customer value, provide a prosperous workplace for our employees, and positively impact society.</p> <p>We are currently seeking a dependable and experienced Material Handler / Crane Operator to join our operations team in St. Louis. If you're skilled in safely moving heavy material and thrive in a fast-paced warehouse environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and longstanding company.</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>Are you someone who takes pride in working with precision, safety, and purpose? As a Material Handler / Crane Operator at Ford Steel, you'll be part of a team that plays a vital role in moving the American steel industry forward. This is more than just a warehouse job - it's a chance to work for a company with a rock-solid reputation, strong values, and a commitment to excellence. You'll operate top-tier equipment to move heavy plate steel safely and efficiently, helping us fulfill customer orders and maintain our high standards for service and delivery.</p> <p>If you have experience with bridge cranes or forklifts and are looking for a stable, long-term role where your work truly matters, we want to hear from you.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Follow all company safety policies and immediately report any hazards or deficiencies </li><li>Attend all mandatory training and safety meetings </li><li>Maintain cleanliness and organize materials in assigned work areas </li><li>Operate 3-5-ton bridge cranes and 6,000 lb propane sit-down forklifts </li><li>Conduct daily equipment inspections for forklifts, cranes, and controls </li><li>Load/unload trucks and stock materials using dual hoist bridge cranes or forklifts </li><li>Report unusual equipment noises or malfunctions </li><li>Assist with stock checks and inventory counts as directed </li><li>Support training efforts for new employees when needed </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>2+ years of experience in material handling or crane operation </li><li>Skilled in crane capacity limits, rigging, and safe handling of large and irregular steel materials </li><li>Strong attention to detail and organizational ability </li><li>Able to calculate weight of materials and accurately read tape measures </li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate professionally </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Must be able to walk the warehouse floor and reach shelving by stretching, squatting, and lifting </li><li>Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly </li><li>Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment with exposure to varying temperatures and weather conditions </li></ul> <p>Benefits That Work for You</p> <p>Ford Steel provides rich benefits to its full-time employees and their families, including, but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Multiple Major Medical Plans </li><li>Dental and Vision Insurance </li><li>Voluntary Life Insurance </li><li>Short-Term Disability </li><li>Flexible Spending Account (FSA) </li><li>Company-paid Basic Life Insurance </li><li>Company-paid Long-Term Disability </li><li>Generous Holiday Schedule </li><li>Competitive PTO Policy </li><li>401(k) Retirement Plan </li></ul>