JOB DETAILS

Loader

CompanyWhirlwind Steel Buildings Inc
LocationHouston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 15, 2026
About The Company
Whirlwind Steel is a manufacturer of pre-engineered metal buildings and metal building components for the agricultural, commercial, governmental, industrial, institutional, residential, and self-storage markets. Originally founded as a power fan and louver company in 1955, Whirlwind has become one of the largest metal building manufacturers in the industry and currently operates two manufacturing facilities in Texas and Georgia, with a combined size of over 500,000 square feet.
About the Role

Description

Company Overview: Whirlwind Steel is a premier metal building manufacturer specializing in the design, fabrication, and delivery of top-quality metal structures. Our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as an industry leader. This has allowed us to become creators and distributors of buildings and products that people use to live, learn, worship, work, and play.


Job Summary: A loader is responsible for efficiently handling the loading of material onto flatbed trailers, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety standards. The loader will ensure material is staged properly by following safe stacking guidelines.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Read work orders to accurately load materials averaging 20-25ft long onto flatbed trailers.
  • Operate a forklift and other material handling equipment.
  • Loads/unload materials from pallets, racks, trailers, and shelves by hand or forklift.
  • Install bracing or dunnage to prevent shifting or damage to material in transit utilizing hand tools.
  • Move materials to designated areas utilizing a forklift or overhead crane.
  • Collaborate with team members and other departments to ensure effective communication and coordination.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines during the loading/unloading process.
  • Report issues or concerns to the supervisor.

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience handling long material (30-45ft long) with a forklift.
  • Must be able to work in all outdoor weather conditions.
  • Strong attention to detail with a desire to produce high quality and accurate work.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
  • Ability to read work orders and follow oral instructions.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift and move up to 50lbs.
  • Ability to stand, bend, twist, and reach for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to work in an environment that may be noisy and/or require PPE.

Benefits: Whirlwind Steel offers a competitive compensation package, including salary, paid time off, and benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and more.

Key Skills
Forklift OperationMaterial HandlingOverhead Crane OperationLoading and UnloadingSafety ComplianceReading Work OrdersTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail
Categories
LogisticsManufacturingTradesTransportationConstruction
Benefits
SalaryPaid Time OffHealthcareRetirement Plans
Job Information
๐Ÿ“‹Core Responsibilities
Responsible for accurately loading long materials onto flatbed trailers using forklifts and overhead cranes. Ensures materials are properly staged and secured with bracing or dunnage to prevent damage during transit.
๐Ÿ“‹Job Type
full time
๐Ÿ“ŠExperience Level
2-5
๐Ÿ’ผCompany Size
402
๐Ÿ“ŠVisa Sponsorship
No
๐Ÿ’ผLanguage
English
๐ŸขWorking Hours
40 hours
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