Warehouse Overhead Crane Operator

Msisurfaces; Montreal; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

MSI is seeking an Overhead Crane Operator to accurately pull slab orders and move slabs using overhead cranes, adhering to safety guidelines. The role supports timely material handling and loading onto customer vehicles.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a warehouse, forklift/crane experience, and fluency in French; work hours are Monday to Friday 08:00–17:00 with two Saturday shifts monthly. MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of warehouse experience.
• Forklift, crane, and warehouse experience preferred.
• Proficient with tablets or iPads.
• Strong communication skills.
• Fluency in French is required.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pull slab orders from warehouse inventory.
• Operate overhead cranes to move slabs to loading areas.
• Load slabs onto customer vehicles with proper placement and securement.
• Follow safety protocols for secure material transport.
• Use forklifts to unload slabs from incoming containers.
• Organize slabs in the warehouse using forklifts and cranes.
• Maintain a clean and safe slab warehouse environment.

Skills

French fluency

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift experience

Crane operation

Warehouse equipment

Job description

Summary: The Overhead Crane Operator accurately pulls slab orders using overhead cranes, adhering to all safety procedures and operational guidelines. This role is vital to ensuring timely and precise material handling within the facility.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Accurately pull slab orders from warehouse inventory


• Operate overhead cranes to move slabs to designated loading areas


• Load slabs onto customer vehicles or trucks, ensuring proper placement and securement


• Follow all safety protocols to ensure secure material transport


• Use forklifts to unload slabs from incoming containers


• Organize and arrange slabs in the warehouse using forklifts and cranes


• Maintain a clean and safe slab warehouse environment for staff and visitors


• Perform additional duties as required or requested.

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required


• Two (2) plus years of experience in a warehouse environment


• Forklift, crane, and warehouse experience preferred


• Proficient with tablets or iPads


• Strong communication skills


• Fluency in French is required for this position.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM, 2 Saturday(s) a month from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently walks, stands and occasionally sits.


• The employee must regularly lift, pull and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support and reward our employees. Benefits may include referral, holiday, and annual bonuses or commission opportunities; annual merit-based increases; Paid Time Off; Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability; company-paid Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; 401(k) plans with company matching contributions; charitable donation matching programs; and free company-sponsored tutoring.

About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.