Structural Steel Yard Material Handler

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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. ### 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.