Overhead Crane Operator / Material Handler

Overhead Crane Operator / Material Handler

Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay: Starting at $22.00/hour, higher depending on experience

Position Overview

Qualdoc is seeking a versatile Material Handler to support steel fabrication operations in both the shop and yard. This role involves moving and staging structural steel, operating material-handling equipment, assisting with production tasks, and supporting different areas of the operation as needed.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable handling a variety of responsibilities in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• • Move, organize, and stage structural steel and other materials throughout the yard and facility.
  • Operate overhead cranes to position and transport steel safely.
  • Use forklifts andPettibone/telehandler equipment for material movement.
  • Jockey trailers and help maintain an organized yard.
  • Unload incoming trailers and properly position materials.
  • Assist with skidding steel and preparing materials for shipment.
  • Operate production equipment or machinery when needed.
  • Clean parts and materials to prepare them for production.
  • Help maintain inventory and track materials and supplies.
  • Follow all equipment-operation and workplace safety requirements.
  • Provide material-handling support to other departments to keep production moving.
  • Maintain reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operatingoverhead cranes.
• Experience usingtelehandler/Pettibone equipment.
• Material handling or warehouse experience preferred.
• Some experience working withstructural steel.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other industrial equipment.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials as required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively to a team.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience is a plus.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and support different areas of the operation.