Crane Operator (1st Shift)

See yourself at Odyssey.

Join the team as our new Crane Operator! Shift: Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm.

Who We Are & Why We’re Hiring

Odyssey Specialized Transport & Warehouse, offers flatbed trucking and warehousing services, respectively. Together, these subdivisions provide a seamless, cost-effective and comprehensive logistics solution for the North American metals industry.

Based in vibrant Cleveland, OH, Odyssey is on a journey to constantly innovate logistics. We’re actively recruiting for this key, high profile role in the company because we have experienced tremendous growth and would love for you to join us!

Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers

About the Job:

The position of Crane Operator will have the primary responsibility of safely managing warehouse inventory through the receiving and shipping process and to move product with the use of forklifts and driven overhead gantry cranes, once training is complete. Labor conducted by this role is physical in nature, performed in confined spaces, with higher-than-normal temperatures. 

In This Role, You Will:

• Open warehouse and prepare for workday; lights, doors, etc.
• Work on warehouse floor, in servicing yard and inside of containers (confined spaces) to perform the following functions:
• Remove wood blocking/bracing supporting product
• Conduct banding and strapping functions
• Assist with warehouse cleanup after material movement
• Operate driven gantry cranes and forklifts to safely move product.
• Follow company guidelines and procedures for proper warning signals when operating cranes and forklifts.
• Ensure equipment is not overloaded.
• Follow company guidelines and procedures for the safe loading and unloading of material.
• Lift and move around the warehouse materials and containers up to and greater than 50 lbs., following safe lifting protocols. 
• Pull work orders.
• Receive and ship product through inbound/outbound scanning process using a handheld scanner.
• Inspect material and make notations of any exceptions and or damages for all inbound and outbound shipments.
• Organize material and inventory within the warehouse. 
• Work inside of containers (confined spaces) to perform duties around wood removal, cleanup, banding and strapping
• Package steel coils and prepare them for shipment.
• Remove and secure bulkheads against steel coils in railcars.
• Remove debris and clean out railcars prior to loading.
• Communicate any incidents, accidents, damages, claims to management immediately.
• Use company guidelines and instructions to properly signal information and instructions to crane operator(s).
• Use company guidelines, instructions, policies, procedures, and follow OSHA regulations in the performance of all job functions.
• Perform regular and routine inspection of equipment and monitor fluid levels to ensure optimum performance of equipment and safety. 
• Ensure inventory and material is stored safely and blocked properly.
• Ensure work environment and areas are clean.
• Complete daily paperwork and record data.
• Participate in meetings, and on committees as instructed or needed.
• Participate in cross training, development programs and obtain any certifications as needed or requested by management.
• Ensure proper personal protective equipment is in good repair and worn in accordance with OSHA regulations and Company policy. 

Qualifications

We recognize not all applicants have every skill or qualification to match a job description exactly. Odyssey values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets most required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience in a work environment with confined spaces and physically intense labor, such as breaking down crates, and banding and strapping materials.
• Previous experience working in transportation or metals warehousing industry is preferred. 
• Experience with forklifts, driven overhead gantry cranes, track mobile, and hand-held RFID scanners is preferred.
• Microsoft Office literate with ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Location: This is an in-office role based in Cleveland, OH.

We offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Choice of medical plans with FSA, HRA and HSA options;
• Company-paid dental and life/disability Plans; 
• 401K with company match;
• Preferred vendor discounts;
• Competitive Paid Time Off.

No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.