Crane Operator

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

Chart's Theodore, AL facility has a current opening for a full-time, crane operator. The crane operator plays an important role in moving finished goods throughout the production facility, unloading incoming goods and loading completed goods for transport.

What Will You Do?

• Conduct all necessary inspections on the crane and crane equipment to assure operability and proper operations of all safety devices.
• Perform crane operations such as:
• Operating Bridge cranes, Gantry cranes and Jib cranes.
• Perform or assist with proper rigging of the load to be moved
• Move material during assembly operations if needed
• Place goods in designated locations
• Maintain control of necessary switches to allow for stopping quickly in case of an emergency.
• Assure that other personnel working with crane operators fully understand hand signals or similar instructions before starting crane operations.
• Operate forklifts and manlifts.
• Observe and practice all safety procedures and policies, taking special precautions when moving objects over occupied areas.
• May work in other areas as company needs require.
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs. and occasionally heavier (50-60 lbs.) with assistance
• Frequent sitting, standing, stooping, bending, twisting, walking and occasional crawling
• Frequent pushing, pulling and handling of materials
• Occasional climbing and working at elevated positions
• Exposure to metal cutting, welding odors, welding flash and incidental acceptable limits of x-ray radiation
• Possible exposure to chemical odors and temperature extremes
• Exposure to overhead objects and occasional flying debris
• Required use of safety glasses with side shields, ANSI approved steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection and hard hat

Your Experience Should Be...

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial construction environment
• Previous crane operation experience
• Able to accurately read and use a tape measure
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Certified Crane Operator preferred

Our Benefits Package...