Crane Operator

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Description
Summary
The Crane Operator leads the operation of the overhead cranes to load and unload pieces of steel within the department.
Job Responsibilities

• Operate overhead crane
• Ensure quality and customer expectations are met on every order.
• Work with Helpers, Operators, Forklift Drivers and maintenance to make sure labor and labor efficiency to meet production and quality goals.
• Ensure that each bundle is tagged.

WORK SITUATIONS:

• Variety of duties - work in situations that involve frequent changes of tasks using different techniques, procedures, or degrees of attentiveness without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Dealing with people - work situations that involve interpersonal relationships in a job setting beyond giving and receiving work instructions.
• Making judgments and decisions - work situations that involve solving problems, making evaluations, or reaching conclusions based on subjective or objective criteria, such as the five senses, knowledge, past experiences, or factual data.
• Speaking/signaling - talking with or signaling people to convey or exchange information.
• Driving/operating - starting, stopping and controlling the actions of machines or equipment for which a course must be steered, or which must be guided, to control the movement of things or people.

STRENGTH RATING:
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time) and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.
DEMANDS:
Each of these physical activities is essential to the job occasionally to frequently: Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping/bending, reaching, handling and feeling.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
NOISE INTENSITY LEVEL:
Moderate
Position Requirements
Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Good communication (written and verbal) skills and the ability to speak read and write Basic English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Must be a self-motivated, dependable, team oriented person with a positive Can Do attitude who can be effective under pressure.
• Ability to work as a team with other personnel assigned to the job
• 6 months consecutive experience in production is ideal, but not required
• Willingness to work overtime.
• Participate in insuring a safe work environment through promoting all company safety policies.

• Ability to be patient, calm and helpful with internal and external customers to resolve issues in a constructive manner.

• 6 months Forklift Driver experience preferred, but not required
• High School Diploma/GED is preferred, but not required
• Ability to comprehend and implement oral instructions quickly.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and to comprehend measurements
• Good eyesight or wear corrective lenses as seeing is essential to the job. Applicant must be able to have clear vision at 20 feet or more and have good depth perception to judge distance and space relationships.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Knowledge of compass directions.

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Shift
Second
Position
Crane Operator
Number of Openings
1
Location
28th Street
About the Organization
Recognized as one of the most diverse steel service centers in the Southwest United States, Willbanks has been serving its customers for over 38 years. With its focus on providing an array of products and services, WMI is best known for its superior service and unmatched integrity. This family owned and operated business is focused on serving its employees, customers, and suppliers with the utmost respect and reliability. WMI is a valued resource for end users and Steel Distributors alike. We fill large-scale steel distribution and steel fabrication needs other suppliers can't, WMI is here to save the day. Take a look around; we think you'll enjoy getting to know the everyday heroes here at WMI.
This position is currently accepting applications.