Crane Operator/Material Handler

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, manually loads and unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, flatbeds, or lifting devices. Reporting to Production Supervisor.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily yard operations rigging
• Rigger (using hand signals, run chain through shipping spools, tie chains to shackles, guide the forklift operators)
• Load and off-load trucks.
• Ensure all products have proper identification.
• Maintain good housekeeping and organization around the yard.
• Move controls to operate powdered trucks, and transport material between loading, processing, and storage areas.
• Move levers and controls to operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, spreader bar and swivel hooks, hoist, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack material. 
• Position lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, fiber glass pipe & tanks, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas. 
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles. Fuel equipment with proper fuel.
• Update management regularly on any safety or equipment issues.
• Follow all safety procedures during all crane operations.
• Perform safety inspection of crane daily prior to use.
• Comply with all NOV Company, HSE and Quality policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Safely operate up to 80-ton mobile all-terrain Crane.
• Operate big forklift 
• Responsible to follow all applicable company and corporate policies, guiding principles, procedures, and programs; including but not limited to the process map, support processes, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Ensure area processes are compliant with the Quality Management System; work in accordance with QA team to improve processes throughout departments as required or viewed necessary. Ensure team is participating and submitting non-conformances to QA in a timely manner. Work towards continuous improvement.
• Able to perform basic rigging functions.
• Wear appropriate PPE
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• NCCCO Certified Crane Operator is preferred, however passing the test is required. 
• Three years of verifiable work history
• 1 year’s minimum experience operating a crane.
• Knowledge and experience level to perform all Rigger job duties.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts; overtime, weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, make repetitive movements up to 12 hours daily.
• Ability to lift weights up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to lift, pull and manage heavy equipment and objects.
• Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions, including extreme cold and heat.
• While operating the Crane, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hand--to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; talk or hear. 
• Required vision abilities include close, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Travel less than 10%

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Dependability/Attendance
• Organization skills
• Thoroughness 
• Attention to detail
• Safe working habits
• Ability to work well with others to complete tasks.
• Ability to energize those around you for a common goal.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Complete NCCCO Hand Signals and Rigging Course or certification on 25, 40 and 55 ton forklifts
• Ability to adapt and be cross-trained to learn all job duties as required 
• Ability to learn technical repair and assembly guidelines and procedures 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read drawings, instructions or repair and assembly operations

We offer a competitive benefits package starting first date of employment that includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K savings plan, paid time-off, and starting at 3 weeks of vacation! For more specifics, please visit our benefits page https://usbenefits.nov.com

NOV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination or Harassment of Any Kind: NOV is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for everyone and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. NOV values inclusion and diversity; we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.