Crane Operator **Location:** Theodore, AL, United States, 36582 **Company:** Chart Industries **_Ensuring Chart’s Success…_** Chart's Theodore, ALfacility has a current opening for a full-time, crane operator. The crane operator plays an important role in moving finished goods throughout the production facility, unloading incoming goods and loading completed goods for transport. **_What Will You Do?_** + Conduct all necessary inspections on the crane and crane equipment to assure operability and proper operations of all safety devices. + Perform crane operations such as: + Operating Bridge cranes, Gantry cranes and Jib cranes. + Perform or assist with proper rigging of the load to be moved + Move material during assembly operations if needed + Place goods in designated locations + Maintain control of necessary switches to allow for stopping quickly in case of an emergency. + Assure that other personnel working with crane operators fully understand hand signals or similar instructions before starting crane operations. + Operate forklifts and manlifts. + Observe and practice all safety procedures and policies, taking special precautions when moving objects over occupied areas. + May work in other areas as company needs require. + Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors **_Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…_** + Frequent lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs. and occasionally heavier (50-60 lbs.) with assistance + Frequent sitting, standing, stooping, bending, twisting, walking and occasional crawling + Frequent pushing, pulling and handling of materials + Occasional climbing and working at elevated positions + Exposure to metal cutting, welding odors, welding flash and incidental acceptable limits of x-ray radiation + Possible exposure to chemical odors and temperature extremes + Exposure to overhead objects and occasional flying debris + Required use of safety glasses with side shields, ANSI approved steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection and hard hat **_Your Experience Should Be..._** + Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial construction environment + Previous crane operation experience + Able to accurately read and use a tape measure + High school diploma or GED preferred + Certified Crane Operator preferred **_Our Benefits Package..._** Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion. Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing “equal employment opportunity” and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.