Material Handler - Overhead Crane Operator

Seaport Steel Company; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and 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 is seeking a safety-conscious overhead crane operator to lift, move, and position steel loads inside the production facility.

This full-time position requires attentiveness to safety, the ability to read load diagrams, and to perform crane operations and basic maintenance. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, EAP, PTO and holidays, 401(k) with company match, and clear growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and follow safety instructions.
• Ability to operate overhead crane safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate traveling or stationary overhead crane to lift, move, and position steel loads.
• Regulate crane movement using controls to ensure safe operation.
• Use hoisting attachments as required (hook, sling, bucket).
• Inspect crane and hoisting mechanism; report defects.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper operation of crane equipment.

Skills

Crane operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee 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-Time

Most 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

• 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.

Qualifications

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/Experience

• High 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 Ability

• Ability 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 Ability

• Ability 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 Ability

• Ability 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 Environment

• Steel-toed shoes required
• Lifting up to 25 #S
• Moderate noise
• Standing Frequently
• 8-hour shift - 2 10-minute breaks and 1 30-minute lunch break