Crane Operator
KP Staffing is now hiring Crane Operators in Baytown, TX!
Job Summary
The crane operator will operate a 35-ton crane to load, unload, transport, and position materials within the facility and designated storage areas. This role also inspects lifting equipment, supports safe material handling operations, and maintains organized storage areas according to work orders and production needs.
Pay
$25 per hour
Shift
1st, 2nd, Weekend
Duties
- Inspect cables, slings, hooks, grappling devices, and other lifting equipment for signs of wear, damage, or deterioration before use
- Conduct visual inspections of equipment and work areas at the beginning of each shift and report issues to the supervisor
- Determine load weights and verify them against crane and lifting equipment capacities to prevent overloading
- Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on crane components and lifting mechanisms, including cables, pulleys, and grappling devices
- Review daily work schedules, delivery plans, and work orders to determine loading priorities, delivery sequences, and special handling requirements
- Ensure the availability, proper condition, and control of required lifting equipment, including chains, slings, C-hooks, and related accessories
- Organize and arrange slit coil side surfaces according to production and work order requirements
- Manage the slit coil storage area and maintain inventory organization in accordance with work orders and material handling procedures
- Communicate and collaborate with slitting operators, yard operators, and other team members to support efficient operations
- Prepare and submit daily activity reports, operational updates, and equipment-related requests to management
- Place the crane remote control in the designated storage location at the beginning and end of each shift
- Operate a 35-ton crane to load, unload, transport, and position pipe bundles, coils, containers, and materials within the facility and designated storage areas
- Follow 5S workplace organization and housekeeping standards
- Comply with all personal protective equipment requirements, safety policies, and workplace safety regulations
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant overhead crane operating experience required
- Experience operating a 45-ton or larger overhead crane preferred
- Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required for operating machinery, hand tools, and handheld technical devices
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, operating procedures, and safe overhead crane operations
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required to support production demands
Job Type
Contract To Hire
How to Apply
Start by submitting your resume or visit KP Staffing Pasadena, TX for an in-person interview or call/text Thalia at 346-388-2029.