Overhead Crane Operator

Overhead Crane Operator

The Overhead Crane Operator responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Understand the safety of the Overhead Crane and operate without compromise to those safety systems.
• Responsible for operating the Overhead Crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. Depresses buttons, lifts levers, and ensures load is safely attached to crane before bringing it down.
• Observes load hookup and determines safety of load.
• Manipulates or depresses crane controls, such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Inspects crane for defective parts, fills out daily operator checklist and notifies manager of defects or malfunctions.
• Must adhere to all safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• At least one year of overhead crane experience required.
• Must have positive attitude and ability to take ownership of area. Ability to work with precise limits and standards of accuracy
• Strong work ethic.
• Quick to learn and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed individual.
• High school diploma required.

Preferred Skills:

• Manufacturing industry experience required
• Forklift experience preferred
• Positive Attitude, willingness to learn
• Strong mechanical abilities

Physical requirements:

• Walking, Standing, Sitting Kneeling, Stooping (Frequently)
• Lifting, Carrying up to 50 pounds (Frequently)
• Temperatures (Frequently)

Additional Notes:

• May require overtime with little notice before or after normal work hours or weekends.

Benefits:

• 401k Matching
• PTO
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• Accident
• Life Insurance
• Pre-paid Legal
• Pet Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• EAP