Material Handler

Company Description Canam Bridges designs, manufactures and installs steel bridges for major infrastructure contractors across North America. Canam Bridges is a member of Canam Group, which has over 5,100 employees and operates 22 plants in North America, as well as engineering offices in Canada, Romania, India and the Philippines. Job Description YOU MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES Job summary: Safe and efficient operation of cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment of raw and fabricated products in the plant and yard areas in accordance with corporate missions and values. Proficiency in safe rigging, crane usage, forklift operation, material handling and storage are fundamental aspects of this position. Essential Functions: Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment. Load and move materials in and out of storage areas or production staging areas. Inspect and maintain material handling equipment to ensure it is in safe and proper working order. Performother job-related duties as assigned by supervisor including but not limited to, cleaning, trash/scrap removal, and other production related jobs, such as grinding and drilling. Maintaina positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in an effective manner with customers, coworkers, clients and supervisors. Workin a safe and conscientious manner Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent At least two years crane operating experience, or crane operation and rigging training Exhibitproficiency in safe rigging and crane operation Additional Information Physical demands The ability to stand continuously is essential with occasional walking and sitting. The nature of the position will require the employee to perform a wide range of physical activities ranging from pushing and pulling, lifting and carrying heavy objects (60–100 lb.) to climbing, crouching, kneeling, bending and handling. Repetitive finger motions are required. Vision requirements include, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Work environment Works near moving mechanical parts and sometimes in outside weather conditions. Is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Exposed to the risk of flash burn of eyes and exposed skin burned. Noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Remuneration We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as excellent opportunities for training and advancement. Canamis an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to. #J-18808-Ljbffr