Crane Operator/Material Handler

NOV•Belton, TX

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision, manually loads and unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, flatbeds, or lifting devices. Reporting to Production Supervisor. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Daily yard operations rigging Rigger (using hand signals, run chain through shipping spools, tie chains to shackles, guide the forklift operators) Load and off-load trucks. Ensure all products have proper identification. Maintain good housekeeping and organization around the yard. Move controls to operate powdered trucks, and transport material between loading, processing, and storage areas. Move levers and controls to operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, spreader bar and swivel hooks, hoist, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack material. Position lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, fiber glass pipe & tanks, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas. Perform routine maintenance on vehicles. Fuel equipment with proper fuel. Update management regularly on any safety or equipment issues. Follow all safety procedures during all crane operations. Perform safety inspection of crane daily prior to use. Comply with all NOV Company, HSE and Quality policies, guidelines and procedures. Safely operate up to 80-ton mobile all-terrain Crane. Operate big forklift Responsible to follow all applicable company and corporate policies, guiding principles, procedures, and programs; including but not limited to the process map, support processes, health, safety, and environmental requirements. Ensure area processes are compliant with the Quality Management System; work in accordance with QA team to improve processes throughout departments as required or viewed necessary. Ensure team is participating and submitting non-conformances to QA in a timely manner. Work towards continuous improvement. Able to perform basic rigging functions. Wear appropriate PPE All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Three years of verifiable work history
1 year’s minimum experience operating a crane.
Knowledge and experience level to perform all Rigger job duties.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts; overtime, weekends and holidays as required.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, make repetitive movements up to 12 hours daily.
Ability to lift weights up to 50 lbs. regularly.
Ability to lift, pull and manage heavy equipment and objects.
Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions, including extreme cold and heat.
While operating the Crane, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hand--to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; talk or hear.
Required vision abilities include close, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel less than 10%
Dependability/Attendance
Organization skills
Thoroughness
Attention to detail
Safe working habits
Ability to work well with others to complete tasks.
Ability to energize those around you for a common goal.
Complete NCCCO Hand Signals and Rigging Course or certification on 25, 40 and 55 ton forklifts
Ability to adapt and be cross-trained to learn all job duties as required
Ability to learn technical repair and assembly guidelines and procedures
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to read drawings, instructions or repair and assembly operations

Nice To Haves

NCCCO Certified Crane Operator is preferred, however passing the test is required

Responsibilities

Manually loads and unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, flatbeds, or lifting devices.
Daily yard operations rigging
Rigger (using hand signals, run chain through shipping spools, tie chains to shackles, guide the forklift operators)
Load and off-load trucks.
Ensure all products have proper identification.
Maintain good housekeeping and organization around the yard.
Move controls to operate powdered trucks, and transport material between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Move levers and controls to operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, spreader bar and swivel hooks, hoist, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack material.
Position lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, fiber glass pipe & tanks, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Perform routine maintenance on vehicles.
Fuel equipment with proper fuel.
Update management regularly on any safety or equipment issues.
Follow all safety procedures during all crane operations.
Perform safety inspection of crane daily prior to use.
Comply with all NOV Company, HSE and Quality policies, guidelines and procedures.
Safely operate up to 80-ton mobile all-terrain Crane.
Operate big forklift
Responsible to follow all applicable company and corporate policies, guiding principles, procedures, and programs; including but not limited to the process map, support processes, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Ensure area processes are compliant with the Quality Management System; work in accordance with QA team to improve processes throughout departments as required or viewed necessary.
Ensure team is participating and submitting non-conformances to QA in a timely manner.
Work towards continuous improvement.
Able to perform basic rigging functions.
Wear appropriate PPE
All other duties as assigned.