Crane Operator - 3rd Shift - $25.95/hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential

Atkore International; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkore International is seeking an experienced Crane Operator for their 3rd shift based in Harvey, IL. This position involves transporting coils using cranes, recording data, and ensuring smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, with a focus on crane operation. A commitment to safety and compliance is essential. Successful candidates will undergo thorough training within the first 6 months to adapt to Atkore's Business System.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Crane operator experience.
• Ability to pass the post-offer employment process with drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Transport coils using cranes inside the building.
• Record coil/storage location data.
• Move coils from transfer car to slitter storage/slitter mandrel.
• Supply Slitters and Mills with steel.
• Visually check crane for defects and report defects.

Job description

Crane Operator - 3rd Shift

We are currently searching for an experienced Crane Operator to be based out of Harvey, IL, located approximately 30 miles south of Downtown Chicago. Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, this person will be responsible for transporting coils using cranes inside the building from trailers/rail/transfer cars to storage and from storage to transfer cars, recording coil/storage location data, moving coils from transfer car to slitter storage/slitter mandrel and from slitters to slit coil storage.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system‑based company is a plus.

What you'll do:

• Mark coils with spray paint.
• Enter information to different computer systems to print coil tags and log materials into plant.
• Enter coil and location data into computer in crane cab when moving or transferring product.
• Transport coils from warehouse to transfer cart or vice versa.
• Supply Slitters and Mills with steel.
• Load Slitter mandrel with master coils.
• Unload Slitter recoiler and Bliss Press and transport slits to specified location.
• Reband coils.
• Prepare shipping documents.
• Visually check crane for defects and report defects to supervisor.
• Available to work overtime when needed.

What you'll bring:

• Experience in industrial manufacturing
• Crane operator experience
• Ability to pass the post offer employment process with drug screen

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Show progress and/or complete job specific training
• Be well‑versed in Atkore's Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations
• Gain a basic understanding of required duties and job expectations.

Within 6 months, you'll:

• Show progress and/or complete job specific training
• Be well‑versed in Atkore's Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations
• Gain a basic understanding of required duties and job expectations.

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