Loader

Position Description

This position is responsible for loading industrial silos and parts to ship, using Grove (mobile cranes). This safety conscious individual is always aware of his/her surroundings and treats the Grove mobile crane as their own. Availability to work overtime hours as needed and the ability to work well with others are a must. Natural motivation, positive attitude/aptitude and outstanding attention to detail are recommended.

Responsibilities

• Load and move industrial silos and parts using a Grove mobile crane.
• Stage shipments based on orders.
• Make sure silo and all parts are picked using packing slip as a guide and acquires a supervisor signature before shipment.
• Provide good customer service. The loader may need to speak to customers to relay shipment information.
• Maintain and perform preventative maintenance of Grove mobile equipment and perform daily housekeeping.
• Watches for and reports defects, imperfections and damage as the last line of defense before reaching the customer.
• Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as using OSHA approved mobile crane practices, and personal protective equipment.
• Monitor equipment for signs of wear or malfunction and report immediately.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Willingness to attend 4 ½ day course for operation of Grove crane system covering the basics of hydraulics, electrical and pneumatics along with their components and how these compounds operate and interact with each other.
• Basic understanding of how to read and interpret load charts is desired.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Solid verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate effectively.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Maintain accurate work and good levels of concentration.
• Ability to work in a team environment and/or on an individual basis.
• Flexible and capable of successfully performing in a fast-paced environment.