Crane Operator - 2nd Shift

Bonnell Aluminum•Elkhart, IN

About The Position

The Crane Operator works in the Racking department and reports to the Shift Facilitator. The role operates on 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The employee must be willing and able to work mandatory overtime on days off as needed. The operator maintains safe, orderly, high-quality, and productive operations while managing crane and carrier flow across the hold/overflow area, dryer, racking, strip line tank, un-racking area, and Special Ops. The role includes inspecting the crane, documenting and reporting issues, drying parts as needed, and etching and rinsing carriers to specifications. The work involves regular standing, walking, handling tools and controls, and lifting. Employees work near moving mechanical parts in a usually loud environment without air conditioning. Physical demands include frequent lifting and carrying, repetitive arm and hand movements, and occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

Requirements

Pass all certification, training, testing, and qualification requirements.
Communicate verbally and in writing with Supervisors, Team Leads, and Team Members.
Operate all tools and equipment used in the crane operation process.
Perform simple arithmetic, including calculating load weights against crane restrictions and counting, adding, and multiplying piece counts.
Distinguish safe, stable loads from unsafe loads.
Understand and follow CRANE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
Adjust plans as needed and required.
Have a basic understanding of strip line, un-racking, and racking requirements.
Maintain acute awareness of conditions and hazards associated with the job.
Lift parts up to 50 pounds and, less frequently, parts up to 100 pounds with help; constant lifting in the 1–20-pound range is required.
Meet medium-to-heavy physical demands, including frequent lifting, carrying parts, stooping, kneeling, balancing, reaching, standing, and walking for extended periods.
Perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements.
Pass a company background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Maintain safety, including housekeeping, quality, and productivity to meet daily goals.
Communicate with Crane Operators, Racking and Un-racking Team Leaders, Team Members, and the Special Ops Department to maximize productivity and prioritize availability.
Maintain acute attention to the crane and affected work areas.
Manage carrier flow throughout the shift.
Perform operational and mechanical inspections on the crane and report and document issues.
Dry parts as needed.
Balance availability and demand to maintain carrier flow among the hold/overflow area, dryer, racking, strip line tank, un-racking area, and Special Ops.
Etch and rinse empty and rework carriers to predetermined specifications.
Assist in training employees in coordination with Leads, Supervisors, and Qualification Training Guides.
Move between areas of crane operation as instructed by the Supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.