Overhead Crane Operator-Loader

Kloeckner Metals Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals Corporation is seeking a Crane Operator/Loader responsible for handling materials related to shipping and receiving inventory and customer orders. Reports to the Operations Manager and ensures accurate paperwork and safe loading practices.

The role requires operating overhead cranes and forklifts, understanding product specs, and adherence to DOT regulations and safety protocols. Strong attention to detail and dependability are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience operating overhead cranes in industrial or distribution settings.
• Valid overhead crane operator certification required.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations regarding load weight.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and procedures.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and train others.
• Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Understand products, color coding and customer specifications; read measuring devices.
• Unload inbound stock and load outbound shipments with paperwork completion.
• Safely load trucks with proper chaining and tarping.
• Perform other duties to support warehouse operations.

Skills

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Safety Consciousness

Willingness to Learn

Physical Fitness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Crane Operator/Loader is responsible for handling materials as related to the shipping and receiving of inventory and customer orders. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Crane and Forklift Operation: Safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts


• Product Knowledge: Understand the products handled, including color coding and customer specifications; read and interpret all measuring devices


• Shipping and Receiving: Unload and receive inbound stock shipments and load outbound shipments, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed


• Loading Procedures: Safely load trucks, including proper chaining and tarping of trailers


• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support warehouse operations

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience operating overhead cranes in an industrial or distribution environment


• Certification: Valid certification to operate overhead cranes is required


• Education: High School diploma or GED; or 1-3 months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience


• Regulations Knowledge: Understanding of DOT regulations regarding load weight


• Safety and Procedures: Ability to follow safety protocols and operational procedures


• Dependability: Reliable with a strong work ethic


• Learning and Training: Willingness to learn new skills and train others


• Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility


• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history


• Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks

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