Shipping Crane Operator

Gerdau North America; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health benefits

401K matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Gerdau North America is seeking a Manufacturing Associate – Shipping Crane Operator for the Dupont schedule in Charlotte, NC. The role involves operating an overhead electric bridge crane and forklift to load/unload material, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

It offers comprehensive benefits from day one and opportunities to learn multiple roles. You will work a 12-hour rotating schedule, perform routine crane checks, and coordinate with teams to ensure accurate material handling.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of industrial or manufacturing experience operating an overhead crane and forklift.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead cab crane to load and unload material.
• Transfer stock length bars to storage areas or railcars.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on crane.
• Ensure safe loading and unloading with proper hitching and loading.
• Use forklift, trackmobile and switch tractor as necessary.

Skills

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Basic math

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Job description

Manufacturing Associate – Shipping Crane Operator (Dupont Schedule)

Starting pay $26.53 / hour plus bonus and increase after trained to $27.53, with an estimated average earning of $70,360 - $81,700 / year. Generous benefits start on your first day.

Do you have a working knowledge of manufacturing tools and procedures? Are you detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize? Do you want the opportunity to learn different roles? Join us as we empower the future.

We Have

• A strong global presence with steel mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat‑rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the auto industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
• A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity.
• An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.

We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Bonuses
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career Path System and Training
• An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create

You Have

• The desire to learn new roles and grow with the company.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of industrial or manufacturing experience operating an overhead crane and forklift.
• The ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule (Dupont)
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math skills, problem‑solving, ability to multi‑task.

Your Purpose

Operate overhead electric bridge crane with hoist and operator’s cab mounted on bridge which runs along overhead tracks to lift, move, and place metal bar stock. Follow standard or prescribed methods, procedures, and instructions. Also operate forklift, trackmobile and switch tractor as necessary.

Your Work

• Operate overhead cab crane working in close proximity and in cooperation with Stock Hitcher and checker loader to load and unload material or equipment from trucks, with or without side panels, rail cars, shuttles, receiving direction from ship checker loader or supervisor. Requires considerable care and diligence in operation of overhead cranes to ensure safety of others and the proper loading of material.
• Transfer stock length bars from shuttle cars into storage areas or railcars and trucks.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on crane prior to operation. Detect and report any instructions of equipment malfunction.
• Visually inspect or detect indications of slipping or shifting loads, incorrect hitching or faulty sling, faulty load placement, or faulty stacking.
• Locate bundled and tagged bars as identified on loading schedule or by checker loader. Designate specific vehicle for load. As loaded, weight is distributed between axles at tractor and trailer making certain that axle weight does not exceed current DOT limits.
• Duties involve prompt attention to hand signals to ensure safe and proper loading and unloading of material as well as using care in picking up load clearing obstacles, properly positioning and handling loads and manipulating levers to avoid excessive swinging.
• Perform other duties such as stock hitching, placing or storing dunnage, and operating hem saw as needed or directed.
• Use fork truck or crane to transfer dunnage storage areas into warehouse.