Afternoon Overhead Crane Operator

Workhorse Staffing; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly overtime

Permanent afternoon shift

Long-term opportunity

Upskilling and progression

Great team culture

Job summary

Workhorse Staffing is seeking an experienced Overhead Crane Operator for a leading steel manufacturer in Sydney. This hands-on role requires safety-focused, reliable personnel to lift, move and position steel products within a busy warehouse and yard.

You will operate overhead cranes, sling and secure loads, perform pre-start checks, and work with production and yard teams to ensure efficient material handling. A permanent afternoon shift with an ASAP start awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift licence and minimum 2 years experience.
• Experience operating overhead/gantry cranes highly advantageous.
• Experience handling steel, sheet metal or heavy industrial materials preferred.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties.
• Strong sense of safety and communication in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate overhead cranes to lift, move and position steel products.
• Sling, secure and transport loads in accordance with safety procedures.
• Conduct thorough pre-start checks and report equipment faults or hazards.
• Work alongside production and yard teams to ensure efficient material handling.
• Assist with production and warehouse duties as required.
• Follow strict quality and safety standards in the workplace.

Skills

Forklift licence

Overhead crane experience

Manual handling

Safety consciousness

Communication

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Overhead Crane Operator to join a well-established steel manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on role requiring a safety-focused and reliable individual to assist with the lifting, movement and positioning of steel products across a busy warehouse and yard environment.

THE ROLE

• Safely operate overhead cranes to lift, move and position steel products
• Sling, secure and transport loads in accordance with safety procedures
• Conduct thorough pre-start checks and report equipment faults or hazards
• Work alongside production and yard teams to ensure efficient material handling
• Assist with production and warehouse duties as required
• Follow strict quality and safety standards in the workplace

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid forklift licence and minimum 2 years experience
• Previous experience operating overhead/ gantry cranes highly advantageous
• Experience handling steel, sheet metal or heavy industrial materials preferred
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties
• Strong sense of safety and communication in the workplace

BENEFITS

• Competitive rates and weekly overtime available at penalty rates
• Permanent afternoon position with an ASAP start
• Long-term and stable opportunity with a thriving steel manufacturer
• Support, upskilling and progression available
• Great company culture, benefits and close-knit team environment

Note: Only applicants who meet the requirements will be considered. Thank you for your understanding.

At Workhorse Staffing, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.