Overhead Crane Operator
$20 - $21 per hourAerotek
Material Handler
This position involves training for at least the first few weeks to learn inventory locations. Candidates must be able to train on the first shift for at least two weeks. The role requires learning color codes for steel, warehouse placement, and crane operation, among other duties. Candidates must be prepared for an inside/outside role, walking 8-10 hours per shift, and performing various material handling tasks.
Responsibilities
- Train on inventory locations and color codes for steel.
- Operate indoor and outdoor cranes.
- Perform general clean-up and housekeeping duties.
- Pull beams and load flatbed trailers and railcars, including rigging.
- Receive inventory and move materials using an overhead crane.
- Fill out shipping reports and bills of lading.
- Adhere to all safety rules while working around flatbed trucks and railcar systems.
- Possibly train to be a saw or brake operator, forklift operator, or steel bending machine operator.
Essential Skills
- Heavy industrial or construction experience required.
- Ability to read a tape measure.
- Ability to learn and retain information based on color coding.
- Capability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Experience operating equipment safely around heavy machinery.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Overhead crane experience in heavy industry or military preferred.
- Flexibility to train on day shift for up to two weeks.
- Ability to jump onto and off trailers safely.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy a competitive starting wage with potential increases based on your role and performance. Benefit from an incentive plan that includes shares, providing a stable and rewarding financial package. Join a team that values safety and offers opportunities for advancement, ensuring a fulfilling career path.
Work Environment
The work environment is both inside and outside, with steel stored in the building and two separate yards onsite. Conditions can be very hot in the summer and extremely cold in the winter due to the steel surroundings. The facility has a construction-like atmosphere with gravel flooring, requiring hard hats, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots with metatarsals. Candidates should be comfortable working in a physically demanding and safety-conscious environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Petersburg, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Petersburg,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.
$20 - $21 per hour
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