Overhead Crane Operator - Foam Pouring (1st Shift)

Carpenter Canada Co.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Tupelo, MS is hiring a 1st Shift Crane Operator Pouring to manage overhead crane operations and foam slab handling for daily production.

The role requires reading a crane schedule, staging foam, and coordinating with the line to maintain a steady workflow. The ideal candidate will be crane certified, able to lift up to 75 pounds, and capable of working flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, with good math and reading skills and safety training such as PFT and

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure.
• Must be crane certified.
• 3-6 months experience with chemicals.
• Must pass Pulmonary Function Test and Respirator Fit Test.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and call-in with little notice.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Read daily crane schedule to determine space required to stage finished buns for the day's pour.
• Create the necessary clean space in the warehouse to properly stage slabs of foam.
• Use time efficiently to load multiple slitters and remove foam without causing damage to the foam using an overhead crane.
• Back-stacks foam according to Carpenter Company rules and stacks slabs in compliance with Carpenter Company Stacking Policy.
• Maintain frequent communication with the cut off saw operator to maintain a constant supply feeding the line.
• Inspect cranes daily and maintain the inspection log.
• Maintain value of order where needed.

Skills

Read tape measure

Crane certified

Flexible hours

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Safety and compliance

Basic math and reading

Team communication

PFT test

Respirator test

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Carpenter Co. in Tupelo, MS is hiring a 1st Shift Crane Operator Pouring to manage overhead crane operations and foam slab handling for daily production.

The role requires reading a crane schedule, staging foam, and coordinating with the line to maintain a steady workflow. The ideal candidate will be crane certified, able to lift up to 75 pounds, and capable of working flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, with good math and reading skills and safety training such as PFT and