Crane Operator - 2nd Shift

Bonnell Aluminum•Osolo, IN

About The Position

The Crane Operator works in the Racking department and reports to the Shift Facilitator. The role operates and monitors a crane while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards and coordinating carrier flow across production areas. The position is scheduled for 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., and requires willingness and ability to work mandatory overtime on off days as necessary. Bonnell Aluminum manufactures custom aluminum extrusions for a range of commercial, architectural, solar, automotive, and industrial applications. The company is headquartered in Newnan, Georgia, with manufacturing operations in Georgia, Tennessee, Michigan, Utah, and Indiana.

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 job conditions and hazards.
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 the physical demands of frequent lifting, carrying parts, stooping, kneeling, balancing, reaching, and extended standing and walking; repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movement is required.
Pass a company background check and drug screen.
Be willing and able to work mandatory overtime on off days as necessary.

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.
Pay close attention to the crane and affected work areas.
Manage carrier flow throughout the shift.
Complete operational and mechanical crane inspections and report or document issues.
Dry parts as needed.
Balance carrier flow and availability between 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 crane-operation areas as instructed by the Supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.