Crane Operator

About Farwest

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 600 employees in 7 Western States. As a company, Farwest strives to offer a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States.

Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees. We are a full line steel service center with product line distribution, flame, plasma, and laser processing, welding, forming, rolling, and reinforcing steel capabilities.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance and Disability, a 401K with up to a 3.5% match
• Safety bonus of up to $0.60 an hour paid quarterly based on branch safety goals
• Career development opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite.

Schedule:

Day (7:30am to 3:30pm) and Swing Shift (3:30pm to 12:00am), Monday - Friday. Wage: $19.00 - $29.25, depending on experience. Farwest Steel’s Operations Department seeks a knowledgeable and dependable individual to join the team as Crane Operator – Bay 5. In this role, you will operate the crane to support the metal processing equipment, move, unload, load, and store materials in the warehouse while following all safety policies and procedures.

This position is essential in ensuring that workflows through the shop run at a steady and timely pace.

• Operate overhead crane to load or unload railcars, trailers, customers’ vehicles.
• Assist machine operators, preparing parts for packaging and delivery per customer requirements.
• Pull and fill orders using the crane, or by hand for smaller products.
• Efficiently move material from trucks and railcars, restocking racks using Farwest procedures and equipment to protect personal and material quality.
• Track material and numbers for certification; rotate and keep materials accessible.
• Maintain bay organization, ensuring aisles are debris free and clear of obstructions.
• Perform required maintenance and safety duties, including attending safety and production meetings and constant monitoring of tools & equipment to ensure safe operation and minimal downtime.
• Assist in customer service tasks by efficiently loading and unloading customer material.
• Operate forklift occasionally and move trailers around the yard.
• Assist sales staff with warehouse and inventory questions and issues.

• Basic understanding of warehouse functions and equipment operation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.
• Ability to work in a team environment and treat employees and customers with respect, courtesy and tact.

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. We participate in E-Verify and require all applicants to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check as mandated by federal regulations.

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations regarding drug‑testing, which includes THC. The drug screen and background check must be completed after the offer of employment.