Crane Operator - 2nd Shift

Full-time - Entry Level

Bridgeport, CT

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Crane Operator is responsible for operating an overhead crane to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. The Operator controls crane functions by depressing buttons as well as manipulating levers. The Operator will be required to safely move the steel around in a way that is needed to support warehouse operations such as loading and unloading trucks, saws, and other equipment. The crane operator is to always have full control of the equipment and the load that it is carrying in a professional, safe manner and will maximize productivity by planning moves to be the most efficient.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead crane.
• Perform daily safety check of equipment.
• Obey all safety rules.
• Operate crane to load and unload material off trucks.
• Ensure all material is put away in the correct locations.
• Operate crane to move material in the warehouse.
• Operate crane to load and unload processing equipment.
• Ensure all equipment has an order staged and is never sitting idle.
• Work with supervisors to streamline the workflow.
• Housekeeping: General clean-up of warehouse and work area.
• Participate in continuous improvement and monthly safety meetings.
• Correctly complete paperwork.
• Communicate with team members to ensure orders are successfully filled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience a plus but not required
• Ability to safely meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision; work alone and in a team environment.
• Develop a good working knowledge of material and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Ability to maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.