Crane Operator

Job Description

Crane Operator

Reports to:

• The Crane Operator is responsible and accountable to the Yard Supervisor

Supervises:

• None.

Description of Duties:

The Crane Operator is responsible to maintain and operate overhead crane and forklift to lift, move and position loads in a safe manner.

• Plan, specify, and position rigging equipment for accomplishing work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operating cranes to offload and backload tugs, barges, and etc.
• Manipulate crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal or signal instruction.
• Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overloading.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the crane, including mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs as necessary.
• Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables as needed.
• Complete daily checklist, delivery logs, maintenance schedule and all other necessary paperwork neatly and accurately.
• Maintaining the appearance of the forklift and crane by keeping it clean, free of debris and painted.
• Follow all safety procedures during all crane and forklift operations.
• Know and understand McAllister's Safety Policy and comply with all the requirements of the Quality Safety Management System.
• Assisting other departments as needed.
• Ensuring personnel under your direction work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience working with an overhead crane, in all types of weather conditions.
• Licensed as required under federal, state and local law.
• Crane Operator Certificate from a nationally recognized and accredited certification program preferred.
• Current Transportation Workers Identification Card.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee will frequently use both hands to grasp rails while climbing, to hold and carry tools equipment, to operate tools and machinery.
• The employee must be able to lift 50 pounds or more on a consistent basis.

Training Requirements:

• New Hire Familiarization Checklist (MCA-001)
• Crane Operator Training

FLSA Status:

• Non-Exempt

* This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees are always expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.