Job Description

Material Handler / Overhead Crane Operator

2nd Shift | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Pay: $25 – $30/hr

About the Role

We are seeking a dependable Material Handler / Overhead Crane Operator to support production operations in a fast-paced fabrication environment. This position plays a key role in keeping materials moving efficiently through production by loading, staging, and organizing steel plate and fabricated parts.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, operating heavy equipment, and working in a team-oriented manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload steel plate to and from laser cutting and kinetic cutting tables

• Operate overhead cranes (up to 10-ton capacity) to move steel plate from trucks, trailers, and staging areas

• Collect cut parts from tables and transport them to designated staging or next-operation areas

• Sort and organize plate remnants, placing usable material back into inventory and scrap in designated areas

• Stage steel plate for upcoming production jobs to support efficient workflow

• Operate forklifts to transport pallets, materials, and fabricated parts throughout the facility

• Operate yard truck and trailer to move materials between buildings as required

• Complete required ERP system transactions and material tracking

• Use measuring tools and basic math skills to verify material quantities and dimensions

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

• Work closely with operators and supervisors to support production schedules

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

• 1+ year experience operating overhead cranes (2-ton capacity or greater)

• Experience with rigging equipment such as hooks and lifting devices preferred

• Experience operating forklifts or other material handling equipment

• Basic computer skills and ability to complete transactions in an ERP system

• Ability to read a tape measure and verify dimensions

• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during the shift

• Frequent reaching, kneeling, and stepping on/off cutting tables

• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs

• Regular use of cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment

• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception

Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with heavy materials, operating cranes, and supporting a busy production environment. Candidates who are organized, safety-focused, and reliable will thrive in this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.