Warehouse Overhead Crane Operator

Msisurfaces; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

MSI in the United States seeks an Overhead Crane Operator to accurately pull slab orders and move slabs using overhead cranes, ensuring safe handling and proper loading for customer vehicles.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2+ years in a warehouse, forklift/crane experience, and proficiency with tablets. Candidates must communicate well and work both independently and with a team in a structured 7:00–17:30 schedule, including occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Forklift, crane, and warehouse experience preferred.
• Proficient with tablets or iPads.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pull slab orders from warehouse inventory.
• Operate overhead cranes to move slabs to loading areas.
• Load slabs onto customer vehicles or trucks with proper placement and securement.
• Follow all safety protocols for 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.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Independence

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2+ years warehouse experience

Tools

Forklift

Crane operation

Tablet/iPad proficiency

Warehouse equipment

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.

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
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 07:00 AM to 05:30 PM, 2 Saturday(s) a month from 07:00 AM to 12:00 PM

• 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.

Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support and reward our employees. Benefits may include referral, holiday, and annual bonuses or commission opportunities; annual merit-based increases; Paid Time Off; Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability; company-paid Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; 401(k) plans with company matching contributions; charitable donation matching programs; and free company-sponsored tutoring.

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.