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Job description

The Steel Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient handling, movement, and storage of steel products within our yard and warehouse operations. This role ensures materials are accurately prepared and delivered to meet customer requirements while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move steel using overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment
• Follow all safety protocols during material handling
• Accurately select and prepare steel sections, plates, and profiles according to customer orders and cutting lists
• Inspect materials for damage, correct identification, and conformance to order specifications
• Ensure stock is stored safely and logically within designated areas
• Maintain yard and warehouse tidiness and organisation
• Conduct pre-use checks on cranes, forklifts, and lifting gear
• Report defects or maintenance issues promptly
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including PPE usage, load securing, and manual handling best practices
• Promote a culture of safety within the warehouse and yard
• Complete delivery notes, stock movement forms, and system entries accurately
• Support administrative tasks related to materials handling and dispatch
• Work closely with drivers, machine operators, and office staff to ensure smooth workflow and timely dispatch of orders
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives within the warehouse and yard
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in accordance with company standards.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Previous experience handling steel or heavy materials in an industrial, warehouse, or fabrication environment
• Competent in operating overhead cranes and/or counterbalance forklifts (certification desirable)
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
• Ability to read and interpret basic job sheets
• Physically fit and capable of manual work in a busy yard environment
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious

Desirable Skills

• Experience in a steel stockholding or fabrication company
• Slinger/Signaller training or experience working with lifting accessories