Crane Operator (1st shift)

Olympic Steel; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 33,062 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Discount Programs

Referral program

Job summary

Olympic Steel is seeking a Crane Operator to safely transfer materials in the warehouse on the 1st shift, 7:00am–3:00pm, Monday through Friday. The role requires knowledge of cranes, lifting devices, and daily safety checks. Banding, packaging, and tow-motor operation are additional duties.

Qualified candidates should have forklift experience, be mechanically inclined, and demonstrate safety and quality consciousness. Basic math and computer familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required.
• Mechanical inclination and production orientation.
• Safety and quality conscious.
• Basic math skills and general computer knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of crane operation and lifting devices helpful.

Responsibilities

• Safe, efficient transfer of materials in the warehouse.
• Inspect work area, machinery, and equipment daily for safe conditions.
• Operate banding equipment, packaging materials, and tow-magon operation.

Skills

Forklift experience

Mechanical inclination

Safety and quality conscious

Basic math

Crane operation knowledge

Computer literacy

Job description

About Olympic Steel:

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first - always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization.

Job Description

The Crane Operator is responsible for safe efficient transfer of materials in the warehouse. Candidate must possess knowledge and skills of the capabilities, limitations and mechanical state of cranes, lifting devices and attachments. The person in this position is required to inspect the work area and machines and equipment daily for safe working conditions. Must be safety and quality conscious. Other duties: operating banding equipment, packaging material and tow-motor operation.

Pay Range:

$24.32 - $25.43 per hour

Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates must have 1 year experience in the related field.
• Previous forklift experience is required.
• Qualified candidates must be mechanically inclined, production oriented, and safety and quality conscious.
• Basic math skills are required, a general knowledge of crane operation and ancillary lifting devices and a working knowledge of general computer programs are strongly preferred.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work on 1st shift, 7:00am - 3:00pm, M-F.

Why Work for Olympic Steel:

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs
• Referral program

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