Material Handler - Overhead Crane Operator (Swing Shift)

SEAPORT STEEL COMPANY; Airway Heights (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; 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 qualified crane operator to efficiently operate overhead cranes, loading and positioning steel loads within our production facility. This full-time role requires basic education and a safety-focused mindset.

You will perform inspections, monitor load safety, and maintain crane equipment. The position offers benefits, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities for growth within our manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates: Certified to operate all equipment related to moving material within warehouse.
• Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Math Ability: Basic math including rate, ratio, and percent.
• Reasoning Ability: Basic problem solving and following standard instructions.

Responsibilities

• Observe load hookup and determine the safety of the load.
• Manipulates crane controls to regulate speed and direction of movement.
• Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, or bucket as load requires.
• Cleans and maintains a crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Inspects crane for defects and notifies supervisor of issues.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: SPK - Airway Heights, WA 99001

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $20.00 - $28.25 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Manufacturing

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

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.

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.

Certificates

Certified to Operator all equipment related to moving material within the warehouse.

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.