Location: Hockley, TX, US
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $17.00 – $23.00 Hourly (depending on experience)
1st Shift: 6AM - 4:30PM
2nd Shift: 4:30PM - 3:30AM
What You’ll Do
- Operate & Move: Safely operate overhead cranes to lift, transport, and precisely position heavy materials and large loads across the manufacturing floor.
- Inspect & Maintain: Perform daily pre-shift inspections on cranes and related equipment, promptly reporting any maintenance needs to ensure safe functioning.
- Machine Set-Up: Assist production teams with the alignment, set-up, and installation of machinery components using cranes and heavy equipment.
- Cross-Train & Support: Utilize secondary equipment like pallet jacks, plasma cutters, hydraulic presses, and shears to support material preparation and handling.
- Coordinate: Work closely with forklift operators, floor leads, and other material handlers to optimize workflow and maintain a highly safe environment.
What You Bring
- Experience: Proven track record operating overhead cranes and forklifts in a fast-paced industrial or heavy manufacturing setting.
- Certifications: Valid forklift license and explicit certification to operate overhead cranes. Additional heavy equipment or safety certs are a plus!
- Technical Knowledge: Strong ability to read and interpret load charts, work orders, and strict safety instructions.
- Secondary Skills (Preferred): Familiarity with machine set-up procedures and experience operating plasma cutters, hydraulic presses, or shears.
- Communication: Strong communication skills to seamlessly collaborate with your team and supervisors.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Physical capability to handle demanding tasks, including lifting, standing for extended periods, and actively maneuvering around heavy equipment.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
- Strict adherence to all safety regulations, best practices, and PPE requirements.
If interested, apply at our website: www.pridestaff.com/houstonnw/
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Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
