Crane Operator

Perfect Placement Group, LLC; Butler (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Overtime potential on Fridays

Stable manufacturing environment

Lunch program

Job summary

Perfect Placement Group, LLC in Butler, IN is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to safely move heavy steel coils in a steel-processing facility. This role uses a 25/35-ton overhead crane to load and unload trucks and rail cars and to keep production equipment supplied with material.

Four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday, with breaks and potential overtime on Fridays. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork in a stable manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating an overhead crane in an industrial setting.
• Commitment to safe crane operation and material handling.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production staff.
• Ability to stand for a 10-hour shift.
• Ability to work the assigned schedule on time.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 25/35-ton overhead crane to move and position steel coils safely.
• Pull coils from inventory and store incoming coils.
• Load and unload trucks and rail cars.
• Load and unload production equipment.
• Supply steel coils to slitting and other operations.
• Verify correct material is moved and positioned.
• Coordinate with production staff to ensure safe material movement.
• Follow OSHA and company safety procedures when operating cranes.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Safety-focused

Communication

Stamina

Punctuality

Job description

Crane Operator

Butler, IN | $23.00/hour | Full-Time | 4-Day Workweek

We are looking for an experienced Overhead Crane Operator to safely move heavy steel coils throughout a steel-processing facility. This position operates a 25/35-ton overhead crane to load and unload trucks and rail cars, move coils in and out of inventory, and keep production equipment supplied with material.

If you have overhead-crane experience, take safety seriously, and want a steady manufacturing job with a consistent schedule, this could be a strong fit.

Schedule

Our regular production schedule is four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday:

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM — 4:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 4:30 PM — 3:00 AM
• Friday: Overtime may be scheduled based on production needs
• Saturday: Voluntary when available

Employees receive an unpaid 30-minute lunch and two paid 10-minute breaks during the regular shift.

What You’ll Do

• Operate a 25/35-ton overhead crane to safely move and position steel coils.
• Pull coils from inventory and put incoming coils away.
• Load and unload trucks and rail cars.
• Load and unload production equipment.
• Supply steel coils to slitting and other production operations.
• Verify that the correct material is being moved and positioned.
• Communicate with production employees to coordinate safe material movement.
• Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures when operating cranes and handling heavy materials.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Previous experience operating an overhead crane in a manufacturing, steel, fabrication, warehouse, or similar industrial environment.
• Strong commitment to safe crane operation and material handling.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other production employees.
• Ability to remain on your feet throughout a 10-hour production shift.
• Ability to consistently work your assigned schedule and arrive ready to begin work on time.

Preferred:

• Experience moving steel coils or other heavy industrial materials.
• Experience loading or unloading trucks or rail cars with an overhead crane.
• Experience in steel processing, metal fabrication, or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with rigging, slings, and safe practices around suspended loads.

What Success Looks Like Here

We are looking for more than someone who knows how to operate a crane.

Successful employees are:

• Reliable: You show up consistently, on time, and are prepared to work the full 10-hour shift.
• Safety-focused: You stay alert, communicate with the team, follow procedures, and don’t take shortcuts around heavy loads.
• Team-oriented: You understand that your work directly affects production and the employees working around you.
• Looking for stability: You want to learn the operation, become part of the team, and build a long-term role.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $23.00/hour
• Four-day regular workweek
• Consistent Monday-through-Thursday schedule
• Opportunity for Friday overtime based on production needs
• Limited weekend requirements
• Stable, hands‑on manufacturing work
• Smaller‑team environment where dependable employees make a noticeable difference
• Opportunity to participate in annual incentives and recognition programs
• Weekly catered lunch