Hoist Operator

Hoist Operator
Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Hoist Operator for a company based in Columbus, MS. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a long-lasting machine and maintenance facility.

Pay Rate
$25.00 to 34.00 per hour

Schedule and Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 00 am to 5 00 pm.

Hoist Operator Duties and Responsibilities
• Controlling levers, pedals, and throttles to control the start, stop and speed of hoist/winch drums.
• Wind and unwind cables, select loads based on weight/size specifications, and ensure heavy components are placed precisely.
• Transport materials to designated locations within the facility, maintaining inventory accuracy and organization.
• Inspect and maintain fuel tanks, lubricate equipment, and apply hand and foot brakes to secure hoists.
• Closely follow safety regulations and guidelines at all times, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and securing loads properly.

Hoist Operator Qualifications and Requirements
• 1-2 years of experience in commercial construction, warehousing, or manufacturing
• Strong mechanical aptitude, good hand eye coordination, and the physical ability to lift heavy objects and work at elevated heights.
• Ability to understand and follow safety protocols and operating instructions to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Physical strength and stamina to lift and move heavy loads safely and efficiently.

Job Type
Full-time, temporary

Benefits
• Weekly Pay

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and life insurance

• 5 paid Vacation Days after 1 year of continuous service (paid as a service bonus)

• 6 paid Holidays after 1500 continuous hours of service within a calendar year

Interested in this job?
Click Apply Now, email your resume to apsTuscaloosa@apstemps.com, or call us at 205.344.6119 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at

Automation Personnel Services Tuscaloosa Branch
12 McFarland Blvd NE
Northport, AL 35476

Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

Automation Personnel Services is an award-winning staffing agency with more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Automation Personnel Services is the winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award from 2019-2024, and the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award from 2016-2024. Automation Personnel Services is also the recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association and was named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For 2022 by CIO Views Magazine.

Equal Opportunity Employer
APSTuscaloosa