Crane Operator - Multiple Shifts

Job Title

This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor and plays a critical role as a subject matter expert in crane operations. The primary responsibility is the safe and efficient operation of all crane types within the plant. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Success in this role requires clear communication, proactive reporting of any safety or production concerns, and a dedication to continuous improvement. This team member will embody our core valuesContinuous Improvement, Passion, Integrity, and Delivering Resultsin every aspect of their work.

Essential Functions :

• Follows all safety protocols and procedures in a safety-sensitive environment
• Conducts pre-lift crane inspections
• Performs monthly safety contact card audits
• Practices good daily housekeeping
• Uses proper lifting techniques ensuring safe movement of raw materials and pole sections
• Ability to become certified to operate all plant cranes after required training
• Prepare for lifts by identifying and marking the center of gravity (COG)
• Ability to operate overhead double-hoist, single-hoist cranes to lift, transport, and position pole sections to assembly stands or jigs as needed
• Review and interpret product data sheets for part numbers and assembly requirements
• Understand how data sheet information affects the next steps in the process
• Determine appropriate location for processed parts (e.g., west side rack, middle seamer, or west bay transfer rack)
• Use basic hand tools and tape measures to ensure accuracy
• Monitor equipment and report issues promptly
• Record data accurately for quality tracking and reporting
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) :

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications :

Working Environment and Physical Efforts :

Work is typically performed in a manufacturing plant environment and the associate needs to be able to move about the office, shipping area and all areas of the plant which are producing product line for the company. There is a relatively constant exposure to somewhat disagreeable work conditions such as dust, dirt, heat, fumes, and cold as well as noise levels above 80 decibels. Work conditions vary throughout the week depending on the area of the plant assigned to work in. There will be visits to both indoor and outdoor locations during all seasons of the year.

Many of the tasks are physical and the associate has to be able to lift up to 50 lbs. although the most frequent amount of weight lifted is 20 lbs. The associate is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, as well as balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Benefits :

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.