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

Atkore; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkore is seeking an experienced Crane Operator for the 3rd shift at our Harvey, IL facility. You will transport coils inside the building, log coil data, and ensure safe crane operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

We require 2 years of crane operator experience and experience in industrial manufacturing; lean manufacturing exposure is a plus. You must be able to pass the post-offer drug screen. Overtime may be available, and you will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Crane operator

Industrial manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on November 5, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Harvey IL
Harvey, IL 60426, USA

• Manufacturing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CRANE014333

Description

Crane Operator - 3rd Shift

Who we are looking for:

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.

Who we are:

Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award! We are committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

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