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Overhead Crane Operator

Mueller Industries, Inc.
Fulton, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026 CLOSED ON 6/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overhead Crane Operator position at Mueller Industries, Inc.?

The primary responsibility of the Crane Operator is to safely operate the overhead crane to lift, move, and position loads of large bundles of copper tube stock, materials, and equipment throughout the assigned area in the facility. The Crane Operator uses a remote control to regulate the speed and direction of the crane.

Communication with machine operators, other crane operators, coordinators and supervisors is required to safely perform the lifts required with the crane.

Physical Demands

The following exertional requirements are performed by the Crane Operator:

Bilateral Lift/Carry Push/Pull: 3 pounds Constantly (greater than 2/3 of shift)
Up to 50 pounds Occasionally (up to 1/3 of shift)

Standing/Walking: Constantly (greater than 2/3 of shift)
Sitting: Never
Climbing- Ladders, stairs, racks, onto stock, etc: Occasionally (up to 1/3 of shift)
Balancing- To prevent fall from hazardous places: Occasionally (up to 1/3 of shift)
Stooping- Bending spine at waist: Occasionally (up to 1/3 of shift)
Crouching- Bending the legs and spine: Occasionally (up to 1/3 of shift)
Kneeling- To come to rest on the knees: Occasionally (up to 1/3 of shift)
Crawling- By moving about on hands and knees: Occasionally (up to 1/3 of shift)
Reaching- With hands/arms in any direction: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of shift)
Reaching above shoulder level: Occasionally (up to 1/3 of shift)
Handling- Seizing, holding, grasping: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of shift)
Fingering- By picking or pinching with fingers: Constantly (greater than 2/3 of shift)
Talking-To exchange ideas or information with others: Occasionally (up to 1/3 of shift)
Hearing- Sounds by ear: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of shift)
Depth Perception- to judge distances: Constantly (greater than 2/3 of shift)
Far Acuity- Vision at 20 feet or more: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of shift)
Field of vision- Around the periphery of a fixed point: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of shift)

Mueller Industries Companies provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, sex, age, national origin, color, religion, disability, handicap or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other basis as may be specified by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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