What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crane Operator/ Yard Crew Member position at Stonecast Products Inc.?
SUMMARY: The Crane Operator works with the Yard Crew to perform a variety of duties related to moving concrete products out of the plants and preparing for shipping. As part of the Yard Crew, it is important to be a team player and support all functions in the yard.
Primary Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
- Operates crane responsibly, safely, and efficiently, following all protocols.
- Communicates to the ground crew in a team-oriented manner to provide direction on the flow and movement of concrete products around the yard.
- Moves product from the plants to the acid wash area, yard, or the wrap area.
- Helps prepare pieces for shipment by removing product from the yard storage area, transporting to a trailer, and loading it on a trailer for final shipment.
- Operates front end loader and fork truck to transport various materials.
- Organizes and cleans yard and removes debris to keep a safe environment for all employees and clients.
- Performs start up inspection at beginning of each shift to ensure equipment is safe to operate.
- Assembles concrete products on pallets and wraps securely and appropriately for delivery to job site.
- Reports any equipment malfunction or problems to a supervisor.
- Follows instructions, guidelines, and procedures timely and accurately.
- Continually and actively seeks to learn new skills and progress in level of responsibility.
- Looks for ways to improve processes, reduce errors and increase efficiencies.
- Performs yard clean-up/housekeeping including putting away tools, picking up debris and cleaning cluttered areas.
- Adheres to all safety standards and policies.
- Performs crane rigging and signaling for drivers as needed
- Other duties as assigned.
- Proven experience operating a crane
- General understanding of other yard vehicles and equipment; proven experience, forklift, skid loader, semi yard trailer
- General understanding of concrete preferred
- Ability to follow direction from supervision
- Ability to work in inclement weather conditions
- Good housekeeping skills
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to operate equipment safely
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Willingness to be at work on time every day!