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Overhead Crane Operator – Shipping & Material Handling | $19–$21/hr | 4-Day Work Week

MVS Metals (Owen Industries) – Sioux City, IA | Mon–Thu, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Run the Crane. Load the Trucks. Own the Floor.

At MVS Metals, our Overhead Crane Operators are essential to keeping production moving and shipments going out the door accurately and on time. We're hiring a Crane Operator / Material Handler focused on shipping operations — loading trucks, moving steel, and keeping our facility running safely and efficiently on a 4-day work week.

If you know how to operate an overhead crane with confidence and take pride in doing it right — we want to hear from you.

The Details

• Starting pay: $19.00–$21.00/hr depending on experience
• Hours: Mon–Thu, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Schedule: 4-day work week — OT on Fridays as available/needed
• Home by early afternoon every day

What You'll Do

• Operate overhead cranes and remote controls safely to move, position, and load steel materials throughout the facility
• Load outbound trucks accurately and efficiently, ensuring materials are staged and secured per shipping requirements
• Verify shipping documentation and ensure materials match order details and job paperwork
• Stage and organize inbound and outbound materials to maintain an efficient, orderly shipping and receiving area
• Assist the Laser Operator with stacking and loading correct materials to support production flow
• Work closely with the production and shipping teams to meet daily output and delivery goals
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times
• Follow all OSHA, ISO, and company safety procedures — every lift, every time
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Programs and other company initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Proven overhead crane experience — remote control operation strongly preferred
• Experience loading trucks and staging materials in a manufacturing or shipping environment
• Ability to read and follow shipping documents, work orders, and load requirements accurately
• Strong attention to detail — the right material, in the right place, on the right truck
• Safety-focused and committed to following procedures on every lift
• Reliable, organized, and proactive — you don't wait to be told what needs to be done
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Able to work independently and support the crew when needed
• Comfortable with physically demanding work in an active manufacturing environment

What's In It For You

✅ $19–$21/hr depending on experience ✅ 4-day work week — Mon through Thu, every week ✅ Home by early afternoon every day ✅ Health, Dental & Vision insurance ✅ Life/AD&D and Disability coverage ✅ 401(k) with company match ✅ PTO and paid holidays — accrual begins immediately ✅ Wellness program with premium incentives ✅ On-the-job training and skill development ✅ Opportunities for growth and advancement within Owen Industries

Benefits begin the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.

Why MVS Metals?

MVS Metals is part of Owen Industries, a decades-long leader in the steel industry. We run a fast-paced, precision-focused operation in Sioux City where safety is non-negotiable and every team member plays a critical role. You'll work alongside experienced operators and shipping staff in a team-first environment where your reliability and skill are genuinely valued.

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The discipline, safety awareness, and mission-first mindset you developed in service translate directly to this role. MVS Metals and Owen Industries are proud to be Veteran-friendly employers committed to supporting those who have served.

Apply Now

Consistent schedule, solid pay, and a role where your crane skills keep the whole operation moving. Apply today and join the MVS Metals team in Sioux City.

Owen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs — without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.