Material Handler - Overhead Crane Operator

Seaport Steel Company; Airway Heights (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Seaport Steel Company in Airway Heights, WA seeks an overhead crane operator. You will operate traveling or stationary ground-controlled cranes to move steel loads within the production facility, observing load safety and maintaining equipment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, or related experience, basic math and reading skills, and steel-toed shoes. Work is full-time with an 8-hour shift, breaks as described, and a starting pay between $20.00 and $28.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED or related experience.
• Language: Ability to read and write simple instructions and memos.
• Math: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and compute rates and percentages.
• Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense to follow written or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead crane (traveling or stationary) to lift and position steel loads.
• Observe load hookup and safety, control crane movement.
• Inspect crane and hoisting mechanism for defects and notify supervisor.
• Wear steel-toed shoes and follow workplace safety rules.

Skills

Crane operation

Safety awareness

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

BenefitsHealth, dental, and vision insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid time off and holidays 401(k) with company match Growth and advancement opportunities Location: Airway Heights, WA Pay: $20.00 – $28.25 per hour Job Type: Full-TimeMost employees start between $20.00 and $24.13. The higher end of the range, $28.25, is reserved for candidates with exceptional experience or qualifications.Summary: Operates traveling or stationary overhead crane (ground controlled) to lift, move, and position steel loads within the production facility.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Observe load hookup and determine the safety of the load.Manipulates or depresses crane control buttons, to regulate the speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, or bucket as load requires.Cleans and maintains a crane and hoisting mechanism.Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Education/ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language AbilityAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to write simple correspondence.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and other employees of the organization.Math AbilityAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Work EnvironmentSteel-toed shoes requiredLifting up to 25 #SModerate noiseStanding Frequently8-hour shift - 2 10-minute breaks and 1 30-minute lunch break