About this role
Structural Steel Material Handler
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift
Starting Pay: $22/hour, higher depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: +$3/hour
Position Overview
We are hiring a Material Handler to support daily structural steel production and yard operations. This position focuses on safely moving steel, preparing materials for production and shipping, operating heavy material-handling equipment, and keeping the work area organized.
What You'll Do
- Move structural steel and other materials throughout the shop and yard.
- Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and Pettibone/telehandler equipment .
- Load, unload, stage, and secure materials for production or shipment.
- Jockey trailers and help maintain an organized and accessible yard.
- Skid, position, and prepare steel and other materials for shipment.
- Operate additional shop and production equipment as needed.
- Clean steel parts and materials before fabrication or shipping.
- Assist with inventory activities, supply tracking, and material movement.
- Coordinate with production crews and outside teams to ensure materials are available when needed.
- Follow equipment operating procedures, safety requirements, and proper material-handling practices.
- Maintain dependable attendance and contribute to an efficient team environment.
Qualifications
- Hands-on experience operating overhead cranes .
- Experience with Pettibone/telehandler equipment .
- Ability to safely operate forklifts and other industrial equipment.
- Previous material handling or warehouse experience preferred.
- Structural steel experience is a plus.
- Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions.
- Ability to safely lift, move, and position heavy materials.
- Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.
- Willingness to learn and operate additional equipment as needed.