Crane Operator - 1st Shift

  • Steel Technologies
  • Blytheville, Arkansas
  • Full Time

The Crane Operator controls an overhead crane to safely lift and move steel material to multiple areas of the facility. This includes occasionally moving machine parts and scrap hoppers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Perform daily crane inspection and documentation

  2. Operate overhead crane to transport materials to and from storage areas, workstations, load and unload trucks, and within areas of assignment

  3. Locate material based on production information

  4. Pull material from storage, ensure accuracy and transfer to machine storage area or to equipment as needed

  5. Move material from machines to packaging and scales

  6. Remove and replace slitter heads and scrap hoppers

  7. Maintain up-to-date crane training

  8. Communicate safety concerns and quality problems to supervisor and/or shift lead

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to accurately select and load material to meet customer and production requirements
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to read and understand material tags and work orders
  • Ability to use tape measures, micrometers, and calipers
  • Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
  • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality standards

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to routinely bend and squat
  • Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time
  • Ability to repetitively grasp
  • Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

Here's what we can offer:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment
  • Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year
  • Paid Time Off starting after 90 days of employment.
  • Paid Holidays starting day one!
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
  • Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more
  • Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment.
  • Free uniforms after 60 days of employment
  • Monthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employment
  • Education Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications.
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services.

Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.

Job ID: 483863878
Originally Posted on: 7/3/2025

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