Overhead Crane Operator

Overhead Crane Operator / Material Handler

Union Opportunity | Bonuses | Career Growth

Shift Options

1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday, 2:30 PM - 12:50 AM

$0.75/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift + OT available for both shifts

Build a Long-Term Career in Industrial Manufacturing

We're hiring Overhead Crane Operators to join a growing metals operation where employees are rewarded for safety, productivity, and skill development. This is a hands-on role in a large industrial warehouse where you'll operate overhead cranes, move materials throughout production, and help fulfill customer orders.

This position offers a clear path to a union career, monthly bonus opportunities, quarterly safety bonuses, and the chance to cross-train on additional equipment such as cut-to-length lines and plasma cutters. If you're looking for stability, competitive pay, and room to grow, we'd love to talk with you.

What You'll Do

• Operate an overhead crane to safely move metal products throughout the facility.
• Load and unload semi-trailers with incoming and outgoing material.
• Stage and organize material to support production and shipping operations.
• Supply materials to machine operators and production teams.
• Handle finished products after they are cut to length, including staging, organizing, and preparing for shipment.
• Assist with processing customer orders according to specifications.
• Learn to operate additional equipment such as cut-to-length lines and plasma cutters.
• Perform order picking and inventory-related tasks.
• Use shop math to determine material weights and ensure safe material handling.
• Read and use tape measures to verify dimensions and product accuracy.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Follow established safety procedures and production standards.

What We're Looking For

• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or material handling experience.
• Overhead crane experience is highly preferred, but candidates with strong industrial experience and mechanical aptitude are encouraged to apply.
• Experience loading/unloading trucks and moving large materials.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Basic math skills and comfort working with weights and measurements.
• Strong attention to safety and quality.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime when needed.
• Experience in metal manufacturing, steel distribution, order picking, or production environments is a plus.

Why Employees Stay Here

Starting Pay of $27.22/hr

Union opportunity after successful contract period

Monthly Production Bonus after hire-on

Quarterly Safety Bonus up to 4% of quarterly earnings

401(k) with 5% Company Match

Opportunities for pay increases through cross-training and skill development

Long-term career growth in a stable industry

Safety-focused environment with structured training

Work Environment

This position is located in a large industrial warehouse designed for heavy manufacturing operations. Employees work indoors in an active production environment where temperatures fluctuate with the seasons. The facility can be warm in the summer and cool in the winter, so candidates should be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment.

The company prides itself on providing strong compensation, advancement opportunities, and long-term career stability for employees willing to learn and grow.

Required PPE:

• Steel-toe boots with built-in metatarsal protection (non-detachable)

Ready to Learn More?

If you're interested in joining a company that offers competitive pay, union opportunities, bonuses, and long-term growth, feel free to apply!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Roseville, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.22 - $27.97/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan,…