Overhead Crane Operator

Carpenter•Elkhart, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Crane Operator in our Slabroom Department on 1st shift (5am to 1pm) at our Elkhart, Indiana foam manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for the safe operation of the overhead crane and coordinating the movement of foam slabs as required by production demands. The hourly pay rate for this position is $25.61 - $26.68. Carpenter Co employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain daily communication with Quality Control, Department Manager, Carpet Cushion Manager and other employees in the department to make sure that all products being manufactured will meet the requirements and specifications of the customer. This position will also required the safe operation of a forklift.

Requirements

A certification is required for crane operation.
Ability to learn all Slabroom processes (CBFL production movements, chop line, gluing and etc.).
High School education or GED required.
Some computer experience.
Basic reading and writing skills and be able to use simple math.
Read and interpret a tape measure.
The ability to stand/walk 8+ hours during the shift on flat surfaces and up and down stairs/steps.

Nice To Haves

Prior overhead crane experience preferred.
1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Must be capable of/willing to learn how to operate multiple types of cranes safely and effectively.
Reads daily pour/chop schedules to determine and maintain adequate slab space for each.
Creates the necessary clean space in the ware house to properly stage slabs of foam.
Must use time efficiently to load multiple lines and remove foam from the CBFL line, without causing damage to the foam using an overhead crane.
Back-Stacks foam according to Carpenter Company rules and stacks slabs in compliance with Carpenter Company Stacking Policy.
Maintains frequent communication with the CBFL operator to maintain a constant supply feeding the line.
Inspects crane daily and maintains the inspection log.
Maintains value of order where needed.
Other duties as assigned by a Lead, a Supervisor, or a Manager.
Must be able to stand/walk for 8+ hours in varying temperature environment as well as use all necessary PPE.
Must be able to communicate effectively (read, write and understand English).