Afternoon Overhead Crane Operator - Overtime & Growth

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

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.