Crane Operator

Portage County; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off after 90 days

Paid holidays from day one

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Education assistance

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Steel Technologies is seeking an experienced Crane Operator to operate an overhead crane and move materials to support production in Portage, Indiana. The role requires attention to detail for equipment inspection, defect detection, and proper securing of cargo per customer standards.

Responsibilities include crane operation, material handling, and maintaining crane training, while communicating safety concerns and quality issues to supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience operating an overhead crane (required).
• Knowledge of current crane operation protocol and safety standards.
• Ability to use tape measure and micrometer.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 10 lb, frequently 25 lb, and occasionally 75 lb.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily crane inspection and documentation.
• Operate overhead crane to transport materials to and from storage areas, workstations, load and unload trucks, and within areas of assignment.
• Locate material based on production information.
• Pull material from storage, ensure accuracy and transfer to machine storage area or to equipment as needed.
• Move material from machines to packaging and scales.
• Remove and replace slitter heads and scrap hoppers.
• Maintain up-to-date crane training.
• Communicate safety concerns and quality problems to supervisor and/or shift lead.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Crane protocol knowledge

Measurement tools (tape, micrometer)

Lifting capability

Job description

Overview

As an experienced Crane Operator at Steel Technologies, your main responsibility is to operate a crane to lift and move materials, equipment and/or products. Your detail and attentiveness are critical to regular equipment inspection and the ability to detect defects, secure cargo and load material according to customer standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily crane inspection and documentation
• Operate overhead crane to transport materials to and from storage areas, workstations, load and unload trucks, and within areas of assignment
• Locate material based on production information
• Pull material from storage, ensure accuracy and transfer to machine storage area or to equipment as needed
• Move material from machines to packaging and scales
• Remove and replace slitter heads and scrap hoppers
• Maintain up-to-date crane training
• Communicate safety concerns and quality problems to supervisor and/or shift lead

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment
• Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year
• Paid Time Off starting after 90 days of employment
• Paid Holidays starting day one!
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more
• Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment
• Free uniforms after 60 days of employment
• Monthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employment
• Education Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services

Qualifications

• Experience operating an overhead crane
• Knowledge of current crane operation protocol
• Ability to use tape measure, micrometer
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.