Shipping Crane Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

100% Matching 401K up to 6%

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Path System and Training

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Gerdau in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Shipping Crane Operator on a Dupont schedule to load, unload, and move metal stock using an overhead electric bridge crane and forklift. Starting hourly pay and benefits are highlighted, with opportunities for training and advancement.

You will operate cranes safely, perform routine checks, and cooperate with stock hitchers and checkers to optimize material flow. High school diploma and crane/forklift experience preferred; willingness to learn and adapt is

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead electric bridge crane with hoist and cab to lift, move and place metal stock.
• Load/unload material from trucks and railcars with guidance from ship checker/loader.
• Perform routine crane maintenance checks and report equipment issues.
• Ensure safe loading practices and monitor load distribution per DOT limits.
• Coordinate with stock hitcher and checker loader to locate and transport stock.
• Operate forklift/trackmobile as needed and assist with stocking/dunnage tasks.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Basic math skills

Detail oriented

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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SHIPPING CRANE OPERATOR

Location: CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, US, 28269

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 welcomesdiversity, 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 1stday of hire
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
• 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.