Logistics Shipping Crane Operator

Gerdau • Charlotte, NC

11d • $70,360 - $81,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing Associate – Shipping Crane Operator (Dupont Schedule) Starting pay $26.53 / hour plus bonus and increase after trained to $27.53, with an estimated average earning of $70,360 - $81,700 / year. Generous benefits start on your first day. Do you have a working knowledge of manufacturing tools and procedures? Are you detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize? Do you want the opportunity to learn different roles? Join us as we empower the future.

Requirements

• The desire to learn new roles and grow with the company.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of industrial or manufacturing experience operating an overhead crane and forklift.
• The ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule (Dupont)
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math skills, problem-solving, ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead electric bridge crane with hoist and operator’s cab mounted on bridge which runs along overhead tracks to lift, move, and place metal bar stock.
• Follow standard or prescribed methods, procedures, and instructions.
• Operate forklift, trackmobile and switch tractor as necessary.
• Operate overhead cab crane working in close proximity and in cooperation with Stock Hitcher and checker loader to load and unload material or equipment from trucks, with or without side panels, rail cars, shuttles, receiving direction from ship checker loader or supervisor.
• Requires considerable care and diligence in operation of overhead cranes to ensure safety of others and the proper loading of material.
• Transfer stock length bars from shuttle cars into storage areas or railcars and trucks.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on crane prior to operation.
• Detect and report any instructions of equipment malfunction.
• Visually inspect or detect indications of slipping or shifting loads, incorrect hitching or faulty sling, faulty load placement, or faulty stacking.
• Locate bundled and tagged bars as identified on loading schedule or by checker loader.
• Designate specific vehicle for load.
• As loaded, weight is distributed between axles at tractor and trailer making certain that axle weight does not exceed current DOT limits.
• Duties involve prompt attention to hand signals to ensure safe and proper loading and unloading of material as well as using care in picking up load clearing obstacles, properly positioning and handling loads and manipulating levers to avoid excessive swinging.
• Perform other duties such as stock hitching, placing or storing dunnage, and operating hem saw as needed or directed.
• Use fork truck or crane to transfer dunnage storage areas into warehouse.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Bonuses
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career Path System and Training

What This Job Offers

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