Material Handler/Overhead Crane Operator - Swing Shift

Material Handler/Crane Operator - Swing Shift 

Summary: Operates traveling or stationary overhead crane (ground controlled) to lift, move, and position loads of steel within the production facility.

Salary: $19.00 - $23.50

Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, Life Insurance (After 30 days month following employment), Holiday pay after 30 days of employment,  401(k), & Seaport Nourish & Flourish Program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Observes load hookup and determine the safety of the load.

• Manipulates or depresses crane control buttons, to regulate the speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.

• Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, or bucket as load requires.

• Cleans and maintains a crane and hoisting mechanism.

• Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications

• Certified to Operator all equipment related to moving material within the warehouse.

Language Ability

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to write simple correspondence.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.