Crane Operator

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc.•Concord, NH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crane Operator reports to the Terminal Operations Manager, or the Shredder Operations Manager. The Crane Operator is responsible for the operation of hydraulic and/or cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, and/or products in many directions while ensuring that all of his/her efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. The Crane Operator must possess knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. This position operates under flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the position. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increase profits.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED Certification required.
This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile.

Nice To Haves

Related training or experience operating different types of cranes preferred.

Responsibilities

Strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers and visitors.
Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate cranes or other equipment for lifting, moving, or placing loads.
Determine load weights, and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
Load or unload bundles from trucks or move material to or from containers using moving equipment.
Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as other equipment, workers, or moving objects.
Align machine with reference stakes and guidelines, ground, or positioning equipment following hand or audio signals form other workers.
Coordinate machine actions with other activities, such as positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Inspect crane mechanisms or lifting accessories and report any equipment deficiencies or malfunctions to the proper supervisor.
Basic sorting of scrap, as well as metal and debris in preparation for processing.
Supports the Company’s Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better relate to the business.
Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.