About this role
Structural Steel Yard 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 Summary
We are seeking a Material Handler to help keep structural steel production and yard operations running efficiently. This hands-on position involves moving and staging steel, preparing materials for fabrication and shipment, operating heavy material-handling equipment, and maintaining a safe and organized work area.
Key Responsibilities
- Transport structural steel and other materials throughout the shop and outdoor yard.
- Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and Pettibone/telehandler equipment.
- Load, unload, stage, and secure materials for fabrication, storage, or shipment.
- Jockey trailers and maintain an organized, accessible yard.
- Skid, position, and prepare steel and other materials for shipping.
- Operate additional shop or production equipment as needed.
- Clean steel components and materials before fabrication or shipment.
- Assist with inventory tracking, supply monitoring, and material movement.
- Coordinate with production crews and other teams to ensure materials are available when needed.
- Follow equipment operating procedures and safe material-handling practices.
- Maintain reliable attendance and contribute to an efficient team.
Qualifications
- Hands-on experience operating overhead cranes.
- Experience using Pettibone or telehandler equipment.
- Ability to safely operate forklifts and other industrial equipment.
- Previous material handling or warehouse experience preferred.
- Structural steel or manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions.
- Ability to safely lift, move, and position heavy materials.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently or with a team.
- Willingness to learn and operate additional equipment as needed.