Crane Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Crane Operator

Department: Operations

Supervisor: Shift Foreman

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB

The crane operator is responsible for operating the overhead crane to handle material in the warehouse including loading and unloading material from trailers and railcars.

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JOB ACTIVITIES

• Operates crane in a safe manner according to safety guidelines and regulations.
• Conducts daily crane maintenance inspection each day at the start of the shift.

3. Retrieves material from storage to load onto processing equipment, trucks, or rail cars.

4. Unloads inbound material from trucks and rail cars.

5. Moves heavy materials for warehouseman and parts cleaners.

• Maintains housekeeping.
• Monitors work area.
• Demonstrates ability and accepts responsibility to perform other duties assigned by the foreman as necessary to complete the shift.

80% Sitting in crane

5% Standing in crane

5% Climbing approximately 35-40 steps up to and down from crane

Operators and operator trainees shall meet the following physical qualifications:

1. Have vision of at least 20/30 Snellen in one eye, and 20/50 Snellen in the other, with or without corrective lenses;

2. Be able to distinguish colors, regardless of position of colors, if color differentiation is required for operation;

3. Hearing, with or without hearing aid, must be adequate for a specific operation;

4. Have sufficient strength, endurance, agility, coordination, and speed of reaction to meet the demands of equipment operation;

5. Evidence of physical defects, or emotional instability that could render a hazard to the operator or others, or which in the opinion of the examiner could interfere with the operator’s performance, may be cause for disqualification. In such cases, specialized clinical or medical judgments and tests may be required.

6. Evidence that an operator is subject to seizures or loss of physical control shall be reason for disqualification. Specialized medical tests may be required to determine these conditions.

Other Requirements

Must wear required personal protective equipment.

EOE/VET/DISABILITIES

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• How many years of crane experience do you have.

Ability to Relocate:

• Chattanooga, TN 37408: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21