Crane Operator

Norsk Hydro

. Operate overhead cranes to safely move aluminum products, racks, bundles, and materials throughout the packing and production areas .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating overhead cranes safely and efficiently within a manufacturing environment, while adhering to safety procedures and maintaining a clean workspace through 5S practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Overhead Crane OperationPre-Use Equipment InspectionsLockout/Tagout Procedures5S Housekeeping PracticesWorkplace Safety Commitment

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Overhead Crane OperationEquipment InspectionBasic TroubleshootingMaterial HandlingPacking and Banding

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingIndustrial EnvironmentSafety ProceduresContinuous ImprovementOSHA Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate overhead cranes to safely move aluminum products, racks, bundles, and materials throughout the packing and production areas
Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and immediately report equipment defects, malfunctions, or safety concerns
Supply packing stations with required materials and efficiently remove scrap or completed product to support production flow
Follow safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements and job safety analyses (JSAs)
Participate in daily safety meetings
Maintain a clean and organized work area through housekeeping and 5S practices
Assist with packing, banding, and other production activities when crane operation duties are not required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to operate an overhead crane safely and efficiently in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Ability to understand, speak, and follow basic verbal and written instructions in English
Ability to complete pre-use equipment inspections and accurately identify and report safety or equipment issues
Ability to work standing for extended periods and perform frequent climbing, reaching, walking, and lifting within OSHA guidelines
Ability to read, understand, and consistently follow work instructions, safety procedures, and lockout/tagout requirements
High school diploma or GED (preferred)
Previous overhead crane operating experience in a manufacturing, extrusion, metals, or industrial production environment (preferred)
Experience supporting packaging, shipping, or material handling operations (preferred)
Familiarity with 5S, housekeeping standards, and continuous improvement practices (preferred)
Experience conducting equipment inspections and basic troubleshooting (preferred)
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and safe material handling practices (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Prescription (Rx) coverage
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
Education Assistance
Bonus Plan Eligibility
Parental Leave
$1.50/hour shift premium for shift differential