This role is responsible for safely operating overhead cranes and material handling equipment to support warehouse and manufacturing operations within the facility. Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, the position plays a critical role in the efficient movement, storage, and staging of raw materials and finished goods while ensuring adherence to all safety, quality, and operational standards. The primary focus will be on maintaining safe lifting practices, supporting production flow, and contributing to overall warehouse efficiency.
Key Responsibilities / Tasks
- Operate overhead cranes and material handling equipment in full compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and site-specific procedures
- Perform pre-use inspections and routine equipment checks, promptly identifying and reporting defects to minimize downtime and support continuous flow
- Follow all established lifting protocols, load limits, and rigging standards to ensure safe, efficient material movement and eliminate waste related to damage or rework
- Follow ERP instructions indicating which (metal) coil to place on which machine
- Position coils on machines
- Strap and remove coil remnants and record them in SAP
- Unload coil trucks
- Clear the slitting line output table
- Stack coils by type and supplier in designated locations
- Follow supervisor instructions to improve processes and prevent damage or complaints
- Adapt to changing work priorities
- Prepare, move, store, and unload materials within required timeframes
- Maintain cleanliness and organization
- Unpack coils and dispose of waste
- Comply with environmental standards
- Ensure quality and stability of coil stacking
- Follow and enforce safety rules
- Report all activities in end-of-shift documentation for performance tracking
- Support colleagues as needed
- Separate rejected/blocked coils from usable stock
- Participate in inventory and cycle counts
- Conduct 5S audits according to procedures