Job Details

Crane Operator

Stable full-time work expected through the 2026 calendar year and beyond!

Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn 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 650 employees located in 7 Western States.

As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees 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

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid life insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% match. We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone. Incentive based on safety practices. Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities. Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability.

Location: Vancouver

Shift: Swing - 2:30pm - 11:00 pm

Position Purpose: To operate the crane to support the metal processing equipment, move, unload, load, and store materials in warehouse while following all safety policies and procedures. This position is very important in making sure that the work flows through the shop at a steady and timely pace.

Major Duties:

• Operate overhead crane to load or unload railcars, trailers, customer's vehicles, etc.
• Keep machine operators supplied with proper steel products, making sure that the material you pull matches the order.
• Pull and fill orders using crane, or by hand for smaller products.
• Keep scrap racks and tubs as neat as possible and empty when full.
• Keep bay organized and ensure that all aisles are debris free and clear of obstructions.
• Keep an eye on part quality while handling and moving material to ensure high customer standards are met.
• Be friendly with will call customers and delivery drivers and ensure that they are aware of and follow our safety guidelines.
• Will operate forklift occasionally and move trailers around the yard.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Reliable, be on time and be ready to work daily.
• Warehouseperson/Crane operator training or prior experience of at least 12 months.
• Ability to read and write in English to follow written instructions and record work activities performed.
• Math - ability to figure piece counts, set up machinery for proper cuts, etc.

Pay Range: $19.25 - $27.30, plus shift differential.

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in eVerify and we confirm each candidate's eligibility to legally work in the US.

Farwest Steel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Veterans

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the Drug Free Workplace Act. We honor our veterans!