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Job Title: Overhead Crane Operator

Job Description

This role is responsible for safely handling and moving steel materials using overhead cranes in a fast‑paced industrial environment. You will support production by operating cranes and related equipment, assisting with industrial painting and finishing, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. The position is physically demanding and primarily involves working afternoon and night shifts, with occasional day shifts.

Work Environment

The role is based in a steel distribution and manufacturing facility within a heavy industrial setting. You will work primarily afternoon (3:30 PM – 11:30 PM) and night shifts (11:30 PM – 7:00 AM, 7 hours paid for 8 hours), with occasional day shifts (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM). The environment involves working around overhead cranes, industrial machines for cleaning and coating steel, forklifts, and various hand and power tools, including grinders. The work is physically demanding and requires standing, walking, and handling steel materials throughout the shift. All personal protective equipment is provided, except for steel toe boots, which you must supply and wear as part of the dress code in this safety‑focused industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate overhead cranes to move steel products throughout the shop.
• Load, unload, and accurately position steel materials according to production requirements.
• Assist with spray painting and finishing operations on steel products.
• Operate industrial machines to clean and coat steel products as part of the production process.
• Use hand tools and power tools, including grinders, to support material preparation and finishing.
• Work closely with production teams to support workflow efficiency and meet production targets.
• Perform daily equipment inspections on overhead cranes and related machinery, and promptly report any concerns or defects.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard‑free work area in accordance with safety standards.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Work independently and as part of a team to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Follow instructions from supervisors and team leads to support changing production priorities.
• Support general labor duties in a heavy industrial steel environment as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to safely operate overhead cranes in an industrial or heavy industry environment.
• Experience working in a physically demanding role, including lifting, standing, and moving throughout the shift.
• Ability to work swing shifts, primarily afternoons and nights, with occasional day shifts.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and listening, to follow instructions and coordinate with the production team.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in an industrial environment and strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools, including grinders, safely and effectively.
• Capability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Reliable, hardworking attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• Comfort working in a steel distribution and manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Overhead crane experience and/or formal overhead crane certification.
• Sit‑down counterbalance forklift experience and/or forklift certification.
• Industrial painting experience, including spray painting and coating steel products.
• Previous experience working in an industrial steel shop or similar heavy industry environment.
• Familiarity with general labor tasks in manufacturing or distribution settings.
• Experience with rigging and banding steel products for safe movement and transport.

Why Work Here?

You will join a long‑standing, stable organization that has been operating for decades and offers a supportive, safety‑focused work environment. The company provides competitive wages with clear progression, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, and profit sharing or bonus opportunities after your first year. You will receive benefits after six months, a boot allowance after one year, and all required personal protective equipment except steel toe boots. The workplace emphasizes training and skill development, giving you the opportunity to grow your capabilities and advance in a well‑established industrial setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Delta, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Delta,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek:

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.