Raw Material Handling Technician (Crane Operator)

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Raw Material Handling area to ensure production, shipping, maintenance, and environmental compliance objectives are achieved. Operates Ardelt ship unloading cranes, belt conveyor systems, and other mobile heavy equipment while monitoring process performance, troubleshooting operational issues, and supporting preventative maintenance activities.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Knows, understands, and follows all Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Safely operate Ardelt cranes and other material handling equipment used for vessel unloading, stockpile management, and raw material delivery.
• Operate and maintain bulk material handling systems, including conveyors, feeders, hoppers, stackers, reclaimers, mobile equipment, and associated rotating equipment.
• Perform routine inspections, monitor equipment condition, and identify operational or mechanical issues impacting reliability and performance.
• Complete equipment start-up, shutdown, and operating rounds while maintaining safe and efficient operations.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout activities and issue safety permits in accordance with company procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment and assist with preventative, predictive, and minor maintenance activities.
• Retrieve samples, record operating data, and complete required reports and documentation.
• Maintain housekeeping standards throughout operating areas and assist with cleanup activities as required.
• Safely access elevated work areas, equipment platforms, conveyor systems, transfer towers, and operating stations throughout the facility.
• Assist Shift Leads and the Safety Department with implementing safety initiatives, emergency response measures, and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in required on-site and off-site training programs to develop equipment operating, maintenance, safety, and technical skills.
• Maintain compliance with all required certifications, qualifications, and training requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three (3) years of industrial, bulk material handling, port operations, mining, aggregates, steel manufacturing, marine terminal, or other heavy industrial experience preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience operating heavy equipment and industrial material handling equipment.
• Experience operating cranes is required; experience operating Ardelt cranes or similar bulk material handling and ship-unloading cranes is strongly preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment and operational issues.
• Working knowledge of conveyors, rotating equipment, hydraulic systems, material handling systems, and industrial operating practices.
• Ability to safely operate, inspect, and monitor cranes, conveyors, feeders, hoppers, stackers, reclaimers, and other material handling equipment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Must be able to work in a heavy industrial environment with exposure to high temperatures, high humidity, dust, noise, vibration, moving equipment, and varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to walk long distances, stand for extended periods, and perform physically demanding work for prolonged durations throughout the shift.
• Must be able to safely ascend and descend elevated work areas, including spiral staircases up to approximately 30 feet in height and vertical ladders up to approximately 10 feet in height.
• Must be comfortable working at heights, operating equipment from elevated operator stations, and working on elevated structures throughout the facility while wearing fall protection equipment when required.
• Must be able to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and perform frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and reaching.
• Must be able to safely work around conveyors, rotating equipment, cranes, railcars, mobile equipment, and vessel unloading operations.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection, hearing protection, and fall protection equipment when required.