Material Handler
Job Description
Move and stage materials across the site to keep fabrication flowing smoothly
Material Handler
Job Category: Manufacturing & Prod Requisition Number: MATER003088
Posted: July 15, 2026
Full-Time
TrueNorth Steel – Lubbock 401 N Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79403, USA
Job Details
Description
POSITION: Material Handler SHIFT: Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm (Saturday additional OT as needed) PAY RATE: $17.85 – 18.50 per hour (Depending on Experience) + Full Benefits Package LOCATION: Lubbock, TX Our Material Handlers play a key role in the production process, contributing to the overall success of the company. This is a mostly outdoor position, where our Material Handlers use overhead cranes, forklifts, and other equipment to safely and efficiently transport steel and other items across our site. We want people who will take pride in delivering a quality product to our customers. If you have the Focus, Commitment, and Dedication to Safety that we're looking for, apply today to join our team as a Material Handler and Game Changer! Since 1945, TrueNorth Steel has been delivering quality manufactured and fabricated steel products. Our values of Safety, Integrity, Humility, Focus, Knowledge, Commitment, and Confidence guide our everyday work. If you're looking for a job with an industry leader offering great benefits, TrueNorth Steel is the place for you!
Summary of Responsibilities
This position is responsible for the general handling of materials where applicable. The handling of material may be associated with various areas, including unloading in-bound material, loading out-bound material, or moving and distributing material to various operation areas for fabrication using overhead cranes, forklifts, and other equipment.
Essential Job Functions
- Follow all company safety and quality requirements.
- Efficiently and safely operate applicable equipment to unload, load and distribute material with minimal supervision.
- Communicate with team members verbally and non-verbally.
- Work efficiently in all forms of weather (wind, heat, cold, rain, snow).
- Willing to work flexible hours and overtime or weekends as needed.
- Prompt and dependable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Qualities
- Exhibit strong skills in material identification.
- Exhibit strong organizational skills.
- Possess basic computer skills.
- Plan and organize work to meet deadlines.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Read a tape measure (imperial and metric).
- Work with others.
- Accountability –accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Accuracy – Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Honesty/Integrity – Be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
- Initiative – Make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
- Reliability – Be dependable and trustworthy.
- Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TNS Game Changer definition.
Education and Work Experience
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Forklift certified preferred.
- Overhead Crane experience preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other equipment to unload, load, and move materials across the site, Safely transport steel and other items in outdoor/indoor environments, Follow safety and quality requirements and communicate with team members, Work flexible hours and overtime or weekends as needed, Maintain accountability, accuracy, and organization in material handling
