Overhead Crane Operator

Coastal Elite Pro; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in Edison, NJ is seeking a Warehouse Overhead Crane Operator to safely move heavy materials with overhead cranes and forklifts, stage inventory for production, and ensure accurate placement according to lift plans and safety procedures.

You will perform basic inspections of cranes and equipment, maintain clean work areas, and collaborate with production and logistics teams in a fast-paced environment to support continuous improvement in quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Follow lift plans and safety procedures.
• Accurately place inventory and materials.
• Perform basic inspections of cranes and equipment.
• Maintain organized, clean work areas and report issues.
• Collaborate with production and logistics teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trucks and stage materials for production.
• Accurately position inventory to support workflow.
• Follow lift plans and all warehouse safety and compliance requirements.
• Perform basic inspections of cranes and material-handling equipment.
• Maintain strict safety and housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with production and logistics teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Support continuous improvement focused on quality and efficiency.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Equipment inspection

Job description

Warehouse Overhead Crane Operator

Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and related material-handling equipment to safely move and stage heavy materials and components in a Warehouse & Manufacturing environment. Support production by ensuring materials are loaded/unloaded correctly, inventory is placed accurately, and all work follows lift plans and established safety procedures.

Key Duties

• Safely load and unload trucks and stage materials for production.
• Accurately position inventory and components to support workflow.
• Follow lift plans and all warehouse safety and compliance requirements.
• Perform basic inspections of cranes and material-handling equipment.
• Maintain strict safety and housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with production and logistics teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Support continuous improvement focused on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely.
• Strong understanding of lifting plans and safe material-handling practices.
• Attention to detail for accurate placement of inventory.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain organized, clean work areas.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills.
• Familiarity with basic equipment inspection and issue reporting.