Certified Crane Operator/ Yard Person
Job No:
ZCL132
Location:
California
For three decades, Xerxes, a ZCL Company, has been an industry leader in the design, manufacture and sale of high-quality, cost-effective fiberglass storage tanks for the petroleum, water / wastewater and chemical markets. A growing list of customers in each of these markets rely on Xerxes' extensive experience and innovative leadership in the development and fabrication of fiberglass storage tanks.
Xerxes is currently recruiting for a full-time Crane Operator / Yard Person at our plant in Anaheim, CA. If you are a motivated worker that wants to be treated well and be part of a team – Xerxes is looking for you!
Responsibilities:
The Certified Crane Operator / Yard Person is responsible for the safe operation of all lifting equipment for moving tanks, shipping finished product, receiving, and maintaining and organizing the shipping yard area. Responsibilities include:
- Organizing loads and shipping tanks and accessories.
- Coordinating the shipping schedule with the UST Coordinator and plans approach to each shipment of products.
- Calculating crane capacity and performing rigging calculations.
- Determining load weights through sources such as bills of lading, stamped weights, engineered drawings and previous lift history.
- Stabilizing the crane before the lift.
- Loading and unloading components for transport.
- Performing pre-operational checks and regular inspections, including slings, shackles, and lifting chains. Coordinating the disposal and replacement of defective equipment as required.
- Completing properly all shop order documents, bills of lading, packing lists, address labels, handling instructions, etc. for shipment of products.
- Performing minor crane maintenance.
- Performing daily crane inspection(s).
- Ensuring work areas and equipment are clean and free of safety hazards on a continual basis.
- Maintaining records, log books, annual certifications, etc.
- Communicating with shipping companies and drivers to coordinate and load shipments.
- Storing tanks in the yard and maintaining the tank tracking system.
- Maintaining equipment and tools properly, ensuring they are in good working condition.
- Notifying supervisor of any damage or non‑conformance to permit proper repair before shipment.
- Assisting production by moving and delivery of parts, supplies and products by hand or with material handling equipment.
- Assisting with month end inventory counts.
- Performing general duties required to complete work, such as debris removal, facility and yard clean up, set up, etc.
- Transporting tank(s) for storage using company vehicle and transport cart.
- Communicating with rigger(s) during product loading.
- Additional duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent. Suitable experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
- NCCO Crane Certification is required.
- Experience and knowledge of forklift and crane operations.
- Experience with a zoom boom, knuckle boom and scissor lift would be an asset.
- Good understanding of Occupational Safety and Health legislation regarding crane operations.
- Valid California Class C driver’s license.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English; Spanish is an asset.
- Mathematical ability.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Excellent visual and depth perception.
- Team player with the ability to develop positive working relationships both internally and externally.
- Strong work ethic.
- Knowledge of ZCL’s manufacturing process and products is an asset.
- Valid certificate from an approved rigging course would be an asset.
This is a full time hourly position with a work schedule of Monday through Friday during business hours. The position is located in Xerxes’ Anaheim Plant located at 1210 North Tustin Avenue.
Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Wage is commensurate with experience and a group benefits package is available including medical and dental, life insurance and 401(k) matching. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please visit www.zcl.com for more information about our company and our products.
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ZCL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.