Posted 29 days ago
Material Handler
@ Russel Metals (CDN)
Alberta
Overview
Russel Metals is hiring a full-time Material Handler/Crane Operator at its Nisku, Alberta branch. The role involves loading, unloading and transporting steel with forklifts and overhead cranes, on rotating shifts. Pay is $30.00 per hour to start, rising to $32.79 after three months.
Pay:
$30–$32.79 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Load, unload and transport steel using forklifts, cranes or other equipment
- Operate machine and hand packaging tools
- Track materials accurately with RF devices
- Work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Requirements summary:
- Three years of overhead crane experience in an industrial environment
- Steel plate or structural material handling is an asset
- Strong understanding of safe lifting and load securement
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work rotating shifts
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Russel Metals (CDN)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 27 |
Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution and processing companies in North America servicing customers and suppliers primarily in Canada, and the United States, and on occasion worldwide. The Company operates in three business segments: service center distribution, energy sector pipe, tube, valve and fitting distribution and steel import/export distribution. We provide steel processing and distribution services to a broad base of approximately 18, 000 end users through a network of 70 North American branches. For a more detailed look into the Alberta facilities check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xQADgkApRE
Reasons to Join Our Team!
- Competitive base salary
- Profit-sharing plan
- Benefits program
- Pension plan
- Development and Growth Opportunities
- Various incentive and recognition programs
- Bonuses
Russel Metals Inc. is currently seeking an individual for the position of Material Handler/Crane Operator in our Edmonton (Nisku), AB location.
Branch Address: 701 15th Avenue, Nisku, AB, T9E 7L5
Please note - our work environment is safety sensitive and will require the successful applicant to undergo a pre-employment medical and drug evaluation.
Rotating shifts is a requirement of the role - rotating every 2-4 weeks (7:00am-3:00pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm, 11:30pm-7:00am).
Role and Responsibilities:
- Safely and efficiently load, unload, and transport steel materials using forklifts, cranes, or other material handling equipment.
- Operate packaging tools (machine and hand).
- Using RF devices for accurate material tracking.
- Paying close attention to accuracy and detail.
- Working in fast paced, deadline driven environment.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Equipment and Physical Skills Required:
- Three years of experience operating an overhead crane in an industrial environment.
- Experience handling steel plate and/or structural material is considered an asset.
- Strong understanding of safe lifting practices and load securement.
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment is considered an asset.
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to work rotating shifts.
Hourly Rate: $30.00 to start, $32.79 after 3 months
We are an organization that is committed to the principles of Employment Equity which includes maintaining a fair, equitable and diverse workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Links
Russel Metals on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/russelmetals/
Careers Page : https://www.russelmetals.com/en/careers/
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/russel-metals/about/
Russel Metals Website : https://www.russelmetals.com/en/
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