STEEL STORES RECEIVER

Patz Corporation; Town of Pound (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Patz Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced crane operator to safely operate 5-ton and 10-ton cranes and manage lifting operations. This role requires inspecting attachments, verifying tags, and ensuring loads match prints.

You will read blueprints, measure parts with tape measures and calipers, and coordinate with Purchasing and Engineering to maintain efficient production and inventory control. Training new crane operators and ensuring workplace safety are also key duties.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, and short correspondence.
• Excellent basic math and measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate 5- and 10-ton cranes safely.
• Inspect lifting attachments, slings, and chains before use.
• Verify I.D. tags and load against prints.
• Inspect steel per blueprints for size, type, and tolerances.
• Read blueprints and measuring devices.
• Coordinate with Purchasing for nonconforming materials.
• Collaborate with Saw Operator to maximize throughput.
• Maintain inventory and perform cycle counts.
• Record discrepancies in weights on prints and notify Engineering.
• Operate forklifts as required.
• Remove and recycle paper and cardboard; monitor shredder.
• Manage scrap with proper designation; coordinate disposal.
• Create tracking paperwork for scrap materials.
• Verify weights for Scrap Material Program; train new crane operators.
• Conduct classroom and hands-on crane training sessions.
• Submit paperwork to Machining/Fabricating Supervisor for records.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Reading/writing instructions

Communication

Math calculations

Education

High school education

Tools

Tape measure

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Squares

Forklift license

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential Job Duties:

• Safely operate a 5-ton and 10-ton cranes.
• Assure proper lifting attachments, slings and chains are inspected before used to transfer loads.
• Verify I.D. tags are attached, eligible and match load being lifted.
• Inspect steel against blueprints to assure correct size types and tolerances are per print.
• Must know how to read blueprints and measuring devices such as tape measures, veneer calipers, micrometers, squares, etc.
• Contact Purchasing for nonconforming materials.
• Work in conjunction with the Saw Operator for maximum thru put and productivity.
• Maintain inventory.
• Knowledge of the computer system and its functions.
• Cycle count as required.
• Notify Engineering of discrepancies involving weights on prints. Frequently operate forklifts.
• Remove and recycle paper and cardboard throughout the company.
• Monitor paper shredder. Monitor the waste program.
• Maintain scrap and drop-off per proper designation of size, shape, types, and thickness.
• Coordinate disposal with scrap recycler.
• Create proper paperwork for tracking scrap.
• Verify purchased weights for the Employee Scrap Material Program. Conduct training for new employees required to operate the cranes.
• Conduct classroom training.
• Conduct the hands-on portion for the crane training.
• Submit corresponding paperwork to the Machining/Fabricating Supervisor for record retention purposes.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school education.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Forklift license is required.
• In an 8-hour day the employee must Stand/Walk 6-8 hours and sit and drive 1-4 hours.
• Must frequently use hand(s) for repetitive movement single grasping, pushing, pulling, and occasionally fine manipulation.
• Must occasionally use foot/feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls.
• Must bend frequently, and occasionally twist, squat, and reach.
• Must perform Heavy Work, lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.