Overhead Crane Operator Trainee

Starting rate of $26.96/hour, Full time

Come and join the growing team at Voith Hydro! Voith Hydro in the US is a full-line supplier of hydropower equipment and services including project planning and execution, manufacturing, electrical and mechanical engineering, outage management, modernization, and aftermarket business and services.

Reasons you'll love working here:

• Safe, clean working environment
• Vacation after 90 days
• Medical benefit package within first 30 days or less
• Eligible for 10 paid holidays immediately
• Paid lunch and break
• Shift differential for off-shifts of $2.50/hour

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Summary

Job entails working in a fast paced production environment operating various powered lifting equipment such as: overhead cranes, mobile crane and forklift. Position is part of a trainee program designed prepare the employee for a Material Handler position.

Responsibilities

Employee is responsible for general movement, turning or other lifting activities as directed by Supervision utilizing overhead cranes and forklift.

Overhead Crane Operator Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a remote overhead crane
• Observe all workplace safety rules and regulations
• Move various parts or components to the appropriate areas.
• Work and communicate with supervisors to ensure smooth operations
• Inspect equipment and fill out service requests as necessary

Overhead Crane Operator Requirements and Qualifications

• Prior experience with overhead crane equipment (preferred)
• Physical ability to stand, crouch, and lift objects throughout your shift
• Strong communication skills
• Forklift experience or a forklift operator license (preferred)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Basic discipline aptitude/attitude

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the key actions of job.

Talking Frequently

Hearing Frequently

Sitting Frequently

Standing Frequently

Walking Frequently

Bending Frequently

Climbing Frequently

Reaching Frequently

Prolonged Overhead Work Frequently

Pushing/Pulling Frequently

Kneeling/Squatting Frequently

Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs

Occasionally up to 100 lbs

Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs

Occasionally up to 100 lbs

Balancing N/A

Rotation/Twisting Frequently

Keyboard Use Frequently

Using vibration tools/equipment Frequently

Noise level Frequently > 100 dBA

Travel Occasionally- Emergency basis

* This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.