Crane Operator/Yard Crew Member

SUMMARY:  The Crane Operator works with the Yard Crew to perform a variety of duties related to moving concrete products out of the plants and preparing for shipping.  Facilitates training new operators, along with a variety of crane maintenance tasks.  As part of the Yard Crew, it is important to be a team player and support all functions in the yard.

START TIME:

6am Monday-Friday occasional Saturdays

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

·         Operates crane responsibly, safely, and efficiently, following all protocols.

·         Communicates to the ground crew in a team-oriented manner to provide direction on the flow and movement of concrete products around the yard.

·         Moves product from the plants to the acid wash area, yard, or the wrap area.

·         Helps prepare pieces for shipment by removing product from the yard storage area, transporting to a trailer, and loading it on a trailer for final shipment.

·         Operates front end loader and fork truck to transport various materials.

·         Organizes and cleans yard and removes debris to keep a safe environment for all employees and clients.

·         Performs start up inspection at beginning of each shift to ensure equipment is safe to operate, and completes daily inspections for both machines after inspection.

·         Responsible for greasing both Mi-Jack cranes weekly.   

·         Trains new Mi-Jack operators as needed.

·         Keeps cranes clean, reporting any defects on machines, ladders, and all the rigging. 

·         Point of contact for the rigging crew from both Steve and Yard Manager. 

·         Assembles concrete products on pallets and wraps securely and appropriately for delivery to job site.

·         Reports any other equipment malfunction or problems to a supervisor.

·         Follows instructions, guidelines, and procedures timely and accurately.

·         Continually and actively seeks to learn new skills and progress in level of responsibility.

·         Looks for ways to improve processes, reduce errors and increase efficiencies.

·         Performs yard clean-up/housekeeping including putting away tools, picking up debris and cleaning cluttered areas.

·         Adheres to all safety standards and policies.

·         Performs crane rigging and signaling for drivers as needed

·         Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

·         Proven experience operating a crane

·         General understanding of other yard vehicles and equipment; proven experience, forklift, skid loader, semi yard trailer

• General understanding of concrete preferred
• Ability to follow direction from supervision
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions
• Good housekeeping skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to operate equipment safely
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Willingness to be at work on time every day!

On-Site Staffing Services is a family owned and operated employment placement agency taking a hands-on approach to creating a skilled workforce in the greater Milwaukee area. As a fully accredited women- and minority-owned business, we value the need for diversity in the workplace and take pride in fostering client relationships.