Crane Operator - Processing

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Summary : The Crane Operator is responsible for transferring material by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Obtains weight capacities of equipment including lifting attachments and ensures that loads being lifted do not exceed these capacities.
• Loads and unloads trucks as needed.
• Loads extrusion lines.
• Moves materials from isle ways such as empty or full pallets, stock or any other objects that may be creating an obstruction and moves them to their proper location.
• Weighs containers empty or full as required.
• Removes old material from production lines and the bypass area when a job or heat change takes place.
• Sets up backlog stock and straightener as needed.
• Obtains information regarding the units running on the shift, the proper count, packaging, and defects to look for.
• Checks with the stack count list, for proper piece count and type of packaging needed.
• Prepares an Inspection time ticket before the end of the shift.
• Transfers material as needed.
• Organizes storage areas by part number and heat codes.
• Maintains and operates automated stretch wrap machine.
• Ensures that material is properly tagged before moving.
• Verifies proper containers are at the production and secondary operations.
• Maintains part number and heat code integrity at all times.
• Moves chip, dust, and any other scrap material to proper areas for scrapping.
• Reports any problems either mechanical or safety to foreman as soon as possible.
• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Follows all safety and plant rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and / or Experience :

Key Competencies

Communication Skills :

Mathematical Skills :

Computer Skills :

Additional Preferred Skills and Experience :

Physical Demands :

What we offer :

oPTO without a waiting period

oEleven (11) paid holidays after completion of their probationary period

Work Environment :

The Crane Operator will work within our facility interacting with historic machinery which often involves proximity to heat, noise, debris, conveyance systems and other potentially dangerous equipment. The Crane Operator will encounter high levels of floor and overhead traffic due to material transportation throughout the facility which can cause high levels of vibration and airborne disturbances. There are areas of paved and unpaved walkways, active shipping lanes and occasionally standing water to be cautious of.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.