Foreman - Distribution
2 days ago
Houston
Job Description North Shore Steel & Affiliates are trusted, industry-leading metals service centers with more than 65 years of experience supporting customers across the Gulf Coast and nationwide. With locations in Houston and Beaumont, we provide a full range of structural steel products and value-added processing services, cutting, machining, forming, rolling, and fabrication, helping customers across construction, energy, industrial, and OEM sectors move faster and build with confidence. Our legacy is rooted in reliability, craftsmanship, and long-term relationships. At North Shore Steel, our Core Values guide how we work and lead: Be Safe Always, Provide Great Service, Do the Right Thing, Take the Initiative, and Maximize Your Potential. If these values resonate with you and you’re looking for a place where you can contribute, grow, and be part of a team that supports one another, we invite you to join our team. Distribution Foreman The Distribution Foreman is responsible for leading daily warehouse and yard operations within our steel distribution facilities. This role sets the tone for safety, productivity, and team accountability on the floor. You will directly lead crews responsible for material handling, loading/unloading, and first-stage processing, while ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer expectations. This is a hands-on leadership role. The Foreman is expected to be present, engaged, and actively guiding the team to meet operational goals while reinforcing our Core Values: Be Safe Always. Do the Right Thing. Provide Great Service. Take the Initiative. Maximize Your Potential. What You’ll Own Team Leadership & Execution • Lead, coach, and develop warehouse and yard personnel to drive performance, accountability, and engagement, • Set clear daily expectations and ensure crews are prepared, properly staffed, and aligned to priorities, • Hold team members accountable for performance, behavior, and adherence to standards, • Reinforce a culture of respect, urgency, and ownership across the team Safety & Compliance • Enforce all safety policies and ensure consistent use of required PPE, • Lead pre-shift safety expectations and ensure equipment inspections are completed daily, • Identify and escalate safety risks immediately; stop work when necessary Operations & Productivity • Oversee loading, unloading, and movement of steel products to meet customer delivery requirements, • Ensure accuracy in material handling, order fulfillment, and inventory control, • Coordinate with operations leadership to meet daily throughput and service targets in a fast-paced environment Equipment & Facility Oversight • Ensure cranes and equipment are inspected and maintained, • Report and track maintenance issues to minimize downtime, • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment Quality & Customer Service • Support accurate processing and handling of steel products, • Interact with customers and drivers in a professional, service-oriented manner What Good Looks Like (Success Profile) • Crews show up prepared, work safely, and execute with consistency, • Equipment is inspected daily and issues are addressed quickly, • Orders are shipped accurately and on time, • The work environment is organized, clean, and controlled, • Team members understand expectations and are held accountable Qualifications Experience • 5+ years of experience in steel distribution, warehouse, or industrial operations, • Prior experience leading crews, shifts, or work teams strongly preferred Technical Knowledge • Working knowledge of steel products and warehouse operations, • Experience operating and overseeing cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment Skills • Ability to read and interpret sales orders and shipping documents, • Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, direct, and hold teams accountable, • High attention to detail with strong organizational skills, • Solid math and problem-solving capability, • Clear and professional communication skills Why Join Us • Stable, growing organization in the steel industry, • Opportunity to lead and shape high-performing teams, • Direct impact on operations, safety, and customer satisfaction, • Clear expectations and leadership support Physical Requirements: • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently on a routine basis and handle materials safely as part of daily job duties., • Ability to stand for extended periods and maintain safe body positioning while performing tasks and moving through the work area, including walking on concrete floors and uneven surfaces., • Frequent squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting, requiring full-body mobility, balance, and upper- and lower-body strength to perform work safely., • Manual agility to operate tools safely and effectively, with regular use of arms, shoulders, and back for lifting, reaching, and positioning tasks., • Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures. All candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must complete the company’s pre-employment screening process. This includes: • Criminal background check: reviewed in accordance with job duties, the nature and gravity of any convictions, and the time elapsed since the offense or sentence completion., • Pre-hire drug screening: candidates must pass a drug screen to be eligible for hire., • Physical assessment: required for all Production and Distribution positions, conducted by a company-designated physician at no cost to the candidate. Participation in each step of the pre-employment process is required. Candidates who choose not to participate or who do not meet the screening criteria will not be eligible for employment. Benefits: At North Shore Steel, we invest in the well-being of our team. Full-time employees receive a full benefits package that includes multiple Major Medical plan options, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, and HSA options for qualifying plans. We also provide Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D coverage at no cost to you. You’ll also enjoy our competitive holiday schedule, PTO program, and a Safe Harbor 401(k) with company contributions to support your long-term financial goals. We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a safe, secure, and drug-free workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. #ZR