Crane Operator - 2nd Shift

Triple-S Steel•Houston, TX

About The Position

Triple-S Steel is seeking a motivated crane operator. The role is responsible for following safety standards, meeting daily productivity goals and quality requirements, and performing routine maintenance and assisting with non-routine maintenance. The work includes moving steel between storage and production areas, loading docks, and vehicles, using appropriate equipment and safe material-handling practices. The position involves indoor and outdoor work in varied weather conditions and requires awareness of nearby people, equipment, and activities.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material or equipment needs.
Ability to use basic computer applications effectively.
Intermediate math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to safely meet or exceed company-established minimum productivity levels.
Ability to plan and organize work independently, work without direct supervision, and work alone or as part of a team.
Ability to develop a good working knowledge of material and inventory control techniques and procedures.
Ability to maintain interdepartmental communication concerning routing, safety, and customer relations.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including handling tools and materials, standing, walking, reaching, and lifting.
Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Follow Triple-S safe work methods and immediately advise a supervisor of unsafe conditions.
Move steel safely between storage or production areas, loading docks, and delivery vehicles, by hand or using forklifts, overhead cranes, or other equipment.
Attach slings, hooks, and other devices to lift and guide loads; climb onto vehicles to tie down and release loaded material.
Apply proper bundling techniques, configure loads for planned routes and multiple stops, and maximize trailer capacity without sacrificing safety.
Maintain and safely operate assigned tools and equipment, and promptly report equipment safety issues.
Meet productivity goals while satisfying quality requirements.
Perform routine maintenance and assist with non-routine maintenance.
Maintain awareness of people, equipment, distances, and ongoing work activities in the work environment.
Attend required company meetings and perform other assigned duties.