Crane Operator (Afternoon Shift)

Canam; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Canam Group Inc. is seeking a Crane Operator in Mississauga to hoist, lift and move heavy loads while maintaining overhead cranes and supporting other crane operators.

Responsibilities include pre-use inspections, coil handling, tandem crane operation, shunting, and maintaining 5S housekeeping in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role requires 1–2 years of heavy equipment experience, ability to operate a tandem crane and forklift, and the ability to read technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years experience operating heavy industrial equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Ability to operate an overhead crane (Tandem Crane Operation) and forklift.
• Able to read and interpret job-specific technical documentation and use precision measurement tools.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and rigging loads for crane movement.
• Able to interact with drivers delivering raw materials and shipments.
• Willing to work independently or in a team with flexible shifts and overtime as needed.
• Shunting experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Unload coils and move coils into the roll forming area.
• Load coil on upender/mandrel and scan coils in the system.
• Move partially strapped coils to coil rack and strap coils at shift end.
• Sort/unload warehouse conveyor and shunt trailers as required.
• Conduct general area cleanup and maintain 5S housekeeping and safety standards.
• Follow health, safety, environmental, quality and lean policies.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Reading technical documents

Measurement tools

English paperwork

Teamwork & flexibility

Shunting experience

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Tandem crane

Job description

The Crane Operator is responsible for hoisting, lifting, moving heavy loads, maintaining the overhead cranes, and also assisting other crane operators as necessary while complying to the company’s health and safety standards.

• Complete daily pre-use inspections prior to using a crane and other material handling equipment.
• Use WOFU and RFTM system to manage requisitions in the system.
• Operate forklift and crane including tandem crane to perform following duties as and when required:
  • Unload coils, completing coil sheet, moving coils into roll forming area.
  • Load coil on the upender/mandrel and scan the coils in the system for production.
  • Move the partial strapped coils to the coil rack.
  • Strap coils at the end of the shift.
  • Sort/unload warehouse conveyor.
  • Shunt trailers as required.
  • Conduct general area clean up.
• Practice good housekeeping, including 5S requirements, and time management in the performance of daily duties.
• Comply with all legislated and Company’ Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality and Lean policies, procedures and programs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Company Description

Canam, an employer that makes you want to stay
Since 1960, Canam has been an employer with a strong, unifying and family-oriented culture, rallying its 5,100 employees. Established in Canada, the United States, Romania, India and the Philippines, our company continues to grow thanks to the innovation and know-how of each and every one of our employees. In fact, in order to build structures that are known and recognized for their quality throughout North America, you need to feel that you have what it takes to succeed in these major projects. Proud of our accomplishments, we are here to stay, and it is with you that we want to do so.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years experience operating heavy industrial equipment with proven ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Ability to operate an overhead crane (Tandem Crane Operation) and forklift.
• Ability to read and interpret job specific technical documentation, precision measurement tools (e.g. tape measure, calipers) and possess basic English to complete necessary paperwork.
• Physical ability to routinely lift up to 50 lbs, continuously flip/stack materials, and rig loads for movement with a crane.
• Ability to interact with drivers delivering raw materials or picking up loads for shipment.;
• Must be willing to work independently and within a team, flexible shifts, accept shift transitions if required, and cover weekday and weekend overtime/absenteeism as needed.
• Shunting experience is required.

Additional Information

Unionized Role
Pay rate: $30.18 per hour
Afternoon Shift: 4:00pm to 12:30am
*Overtime available during the week and weekends

Thank you for your interest in joining Canam Group Inc. Please note that our Human Resources team will only contact candidates selected for an interview.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Canam Group Inc. is committed to providing employment accommodation.If you require accommodation to apply, or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) needed.

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