1st Shift- Crane Operator I- Middletown, OH - Phoenix Metals

Phoenix Metals Company is a metal distribution company with 17 locations across the United States. The company is a subsidiary of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., a Fortune 500 SEC registrant, and the largest metals service center company in North America.

Job Summary

This job is in the Plant family (Department), which includes positions responsible for supervising or performing metals processing and distribution work. Work includes specialized equipment operation and/or supporting functions and requires a practical knowledge of the nature and operations and the materials, facilities and methods employed by Phoenix Metals in metals processing and distribution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Unload inbound coils in receiving area.
• Move coils from storage bay to production area.
• Load outbound coils to trucks in shipping area.
• Inspect crane for defective parts and notify supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
• Manipulates or depresses crane controls and levers, and ensures load is safely attached to crane within lifting limits.
• Keep crane clean and well maintained.
• Learn how to navigate operating system (LANSA/Mocha)
• Keep coil bay and associated area free of debris.
• Maintain a safe work area.
• Wear required PPE at all times.
• May also be responsible for shipping and receiving duties (loading of stock material on trailers)

Required & Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Warehousing and material handling experience preferred.
• Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting metal working machines preferred.
• Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required.
• Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required.
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions required.
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment required.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and co-workers required.

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Warehouse/Field Setting; minimal temperature environment

Schedule: Training will be 7a-3p Monday-Friday for 2 to 3 weeks. After training is complete, shift will be 10a-6p Monday- Friday

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.