Overhead Crane Operator — Safe, Precise Lifting in Manufacturing

Miller Industries, LLC; Fenton (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Miller Industries seeks an Overhead Crane Operator for the 1st Shift at the South Location in Fenton, Michigan. Hours are 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday, with overtime as needed for production.

You will safely operate overhead bridge cranes and related lifting equipment to move materials in production and shipping/receiving. Strong attention to detail and safety adherence are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience).
• Prior experience operating an overhead crane in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of crane safety practices, basic rigging principles, and load-handling procedures.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, load charts/ratings, and safety policies.
• Current overhead crane operator certification and/or documented training.
• Rigging/signalperson training or certification.
• Forklift experience/certification.
• Experience handling large, awkward, or high-value loads.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead cranes (bridge/gantry/jib) to lift, move, and position materials and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain safe operating speeds, clearances, and load control; prevent swing, shock-loading, and overloading.
• Comply with all safety rules, lockout/tagout requirements, and plant policies; stop work and notify supervision of unsafe conditions.
• Maintain accurate paperwork/logs (daily inspections, lift checklists, load tickets, etc.).
• Perform basic housekeeping in work area and assist with other material-handling tasks.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Safety procedures

Read work instructions

Rigging principles

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Overhead crane operator certification

Job description

Miller Industries seeks an Overhead Crane Operator for the 1st Shift at the South Location in Fenton, Michigan. Hours are 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday, with overtime as needed for production.

You will safely operate overhead bridge cranes and related lifting equipment to move materials in production and shipping/receiving. Strong attention to detail and safety adherence are required.