Crane Operator

Charter Manufacturing • Niles, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation, family-owned business. The Scrap Crane Operator helps keep yard operations running efficiently by sorting scrap materials, loading trucks and balers, and operating E-crane or crawler crane equipment to maintain smooth material flow across the yard. The role is located at 700 S Main St, Niles, OH.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM–4:00 PM, and Saturday, 5:00 AM–12:00 PM. The position includes sorting scrap by type and quality, moving crane equipment around the yard as needed, maintaining material flow by cleaning out scrap spreads, and following safety procedures while contributing to a team-focused environment. Charter also offers a fully paid GEDWorks program for employees who do not have a GED.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience operating mobile or crawler cranes, such as Liebherr, Sennebogen, or Link-Belt.
• Knowledge of scrap metal types and grading.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Basic math, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to support others.
• Ability to follow and communicate instructions clearly.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Sort scrap materials by type and quality.
• Operate an E-crane or crawler crane to load trucks, railcars, and balers.
• Move crane equipment throughout the yard as needed.
• Maintain material flow by cleaning out scrap spreads.
• Follow safety procedures and contribute to a team-focused environment.
• Support continuous improvement efforts across yard operations.

Benefits

• Fully paid GEDWorks program to support education for employees without a GED.
• Health benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Profit sharing.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED