Warehouse Overhead Crane Operator

MSI Services Pvt Ltd; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Annual pay increases

Paid Time Off

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with match

Child tutoring program

Job summary

MSI Milwaukee is seeking an entry-level Overhead Crane Operator to pull slab orders and move materials using overhead cranes and forklifts. This full-time role focuses on safety, accuracy, and efficient loading of slabs onto customer vehicles, with emphasis on following procedures and maintaining a clean warehouse.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, 2+ years in a warehouse, and comfort with tablets or iPads.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) plus years of warehouse experience.
• Forklift, crane, and warehouse experience preferred.
• Proficient with tablets or iPads.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pull slab orders from warehouse inventory.
• Operate overhead cranes to move slabs to designated loading areas.
• Load slabs onto customer vehicles or trucks, ensuring proper placement and securement.
• Follow all safety protocols to ensure secure material transport.
• Use forklifts to unload slabs from incoming containers.
• Organize and arrange slabs in the warehouse using forklifts and cranes.
• Maintain a clean and safe slab warehouse environment for staff and visitors.
• Perform additional duties as required or requested.

Skills

Forklift

Crane

Tablet/iPad proficiency

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Summary: The Overhead Crane Operator accurately pulls slab orders using overhead cranes, adhering to all safety procedures and operational guidelines. This role is vital to ensuring timely and precise material handling within the facility.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM, 2 Saturday(s) a month from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: This hourly, non-exempt position pays from $19.75 to $22.75 per hour, with overtime compensated at 1.5 times the base rate. New hires usually earn between $42,100 and $56,900 annually, or more, depending on experience, overtime hours, and bonuses.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Accurately pull slab orders from warehouse inventory
• Operate overhead cranes to move slabs to designated loading areas
• Load slabs onto customer vehicles or trucks, ensuring proper placement and securement
• Follow all safety protocols to ensure secure material transport
• Use forklifts to unload slabs from incoming containers
• Organize and arrange slabs in the warehouse using forklifts and cranes
• Maintain a clean and safe slab warehouse environment for staff and visitors
• Perform additional duties as required or requested.

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Two (2) plus years of experience in a warehouse environment
• Forklift, crane, and warehouse experience preferred
• Proficient with tablets or iPads
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

This role has the following physical demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently walks, stands and occasionally sits.
• The employee must regularly lift, pull and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests

About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.

Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:

• Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
• Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
• #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
• Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
• MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.