Crane Operator

Crane Operators in Camden, NJ

Urgently Hiring Crane Operators in Camden, NJ!

We are seeking skilled crane operators to join our team for a 1st shift position, operating Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will have previous experience with crane operation, particularly with overhead cranes.

Shift & Pay:

Pay: $19-20 an hour based on experience

MondayFriday: 6AM 3:30PM

Plenty of available overtime!

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate the overhead crane to lift, move, and position loads such as material, equipment, or machinery.
• Inspect the crane daily and report any issues, defects, or malfunctions immediately to management or maintenance.
• Coordinate with management and machine operators on coils and material needed for daily work orders.
• Perform housekeeping and cleanup of work area.
• Verify the accuracy of all outgoing shipments and incoming deliveries.
• Receive and unload coils from inbound trucks and via the coil transfer cart at the rear of the warehouse.
• Maintain proper inventory of all coils, ensuring all tags are placed properly and coils are staged correctly in each row according to their width.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• 1+ years of experience in overhead crane and crane operation.
• Machine operation and material handling skills is preferred
• Excellent manual dexterity, depth perception, hand-eye coordination, and fast reaction time.
• Ability to carry up to 50 lbs.
• Proficiency in using and reading a tape measure is preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Camden, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 Camden, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.