Logistics Shipping Crane Operator

About the role

We offer a strong global presence with steel mills transforming millions of metric tons of raw material into steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire for various industries. Our culture values diversity, innovation, and sustainability, aiming to create a better future through continuous improvement and investment in our people, processes, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead electric bridge crane with hoist and operator’s cab mounted on bridge to lift, move, and place metal bar stock.
• Follow standard or prescribed methods, procedures, and instructions.
• Operate forklift, trackmobile, and switch tractor as necessary.
• Load and unload material or equipment from trucks, rail cars, shuttles, under the supervision of a ship checker/loader or supervisor.
• 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 malfunctions of equipment.
• Visually inspect or detect indications of slipping or shifting loads, incorrect hitching, faulty slings, faulty load placement, or faulty stacking.
• Locate bundled and tagged bars as identified on loading schedules or by checker loaders.
• Designate specific vehicles for loads, ensuring that axle weight does not exceed current DOT limits.
• Promptly attend to hand signals to ensure safe and proper loading and unloading of materials, while avoiding excessive swinging and handling obstacles.
• Use fork truck or crane to transfer dunnage from storage areas into warehouses as needed or directed.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• One to three years of industrial or manufacturing experience operating an overhead crane and forklift.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math skills and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule (Dupont).

Qualifications

• Desire to learn new roles and grow with the company.

Skills

• Working knowledge of manufacturing tools and procedures.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, vision plans.
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• 100% matching 401K up to 6%.
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance.
• Health Advocate Services.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Career path system and training.

Pay

Starting pay is $26.53 per hour plus a bonus, with an estimated average earning of $70,360 - $81,700 per year. Benefits start on your first day of hire.

Schedule

Rotating 12-hour shift (Dupont).