Boom Operator / Driver

New Castle Building Products; New Hampton (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

New Castle Building Products in Middletown, NY is seeking a steady, highly-qualified Boom Operator / Driver to transport materials to client sites and load/unload at warehouse and customer locations. The role requires safety-conscious operation of boom cranes and forklifts with attention to weight limits and routine maintenance.

You will work in a fast-paced, material-handling environment, interact professionally with customers and colleagues, and commit to safe practices and punctual daily

Qualifications

• Must have Articulated Boom Crane or Knuckle Boom Certification.
• NCCCO certified.
• Must be detail and customer service oriented.
• OSHA 10 certification required.
• Warehouse and truck-mounted forklift experience.
• At least 2+ years Class A or B experience.
• Prior experience in building materials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate boom to lift and move building materials from ground storage areas and trucks to top of building.
• Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage.
• Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs as necessary.
• Operate forklift in a safe manner with proper safety equipment.
• Frequent lifting and moving of material up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to function in a dynamic warehouse environment including order fulfillment.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills for positive relationships with both customers and colleagues.
• Observes and understands all safety practices and procedures.
• Attend safety meetings as required.
• You will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Articulated Boom Crane

NCCCO Certified

Customer Service

OSHA 10

Forklift Experience

Class A or B CDL Experience

Safety Compliance

Job description

If you enjoy steady work that involves predictability, consistency where tasks are done in an orderly and systematic way and are privately recognized for your spotless safety record, then keep reading!

We are New Castle Building Products, a leading commercial and residential building materials company with over 20 locations from Maryland to Massachusetts. Our success is rooted in our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and operational efficiency.

We are looking for a steady, highly-qualified Boom Operator / Driver for our Middletown, NY location. In this role, your responsibilities will be to safely transport material to the client's location, load/unload material from the warehouse to and from your truck as needed, and unload material when you arrive at the customer's site. We prefer experienced candidates who are professional, courteous, and always drive safely.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Operate boom to lift and move building materials from ground storage areas and trucks to top of building
• Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage.
• Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs as necessary
• Operate forklift in a safe manner with proper safety equipment
• Frequent lifting and moving of material up to 80 pounds
• Ability to function in a dynamic warehouse environment including order fulfillment
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills for positive relationships with both customers and colleagues
• Observes and understands all safety practices and procedures
• Attend safety meetings as required
• You will be expected to perform other duties as assigned

Requirements For The Role

• MUST have Articulated Boom Crane or Knuckle Boom Certification
• NCCCO certified
• Prior experience in building materials a plus
• Must be detail and customer service oriented
• OSHA 10
• Warehouse and truck mounted forklift experience
• At least 2+ years Class A or B experience