Overhead Crane Operator
Aerotek
Posted Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005942093
Job Title: Overhead Crane Operator
Shift Options: 4x10 Hours
- 2nd Shift: 2:20 PM – 11:50 PM (2 openings on 2nd shift)
Job Summary
The Overhead Crane Operator is responsible for unloading semi-trailers, staging materials, and handling products after they are cut to length. As skills develop, the operator will be trained in plasma cutting and operating cut‑to‑length machinery. This role supports production operators through material handling tasks and contributes to processing customer orders using various equipment. This role will be a Union based opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Unload semi-trailers and stage incoming materials.
- Handle and organize products after they are cut to length.
- Assist machine operators with material handling.
- Learn and operate cut‑to‑length machines and plasma cutters.
- Support the processing and completion of customer orders.
Essential Skills
- Minimum 1 year of overhead crane operation experience.
- Prior experience with sheet metal and operating a shear machine skill set
- Strong willingness to learn new equipment and processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Material handling and inventory experience.
- Experience in sheet metal or production environments.
- Ability to load and unload materials efficiently.
- Order picking experience.
Why Join the Team?
- 90‑day contract-to-hire Union opportunity.
- Union membership upon direct hire with excellent benefits.
- Opportunities for machine training and certifications, which can increase earnings.
Work Environment
- Large, industrial warehouse originally designed for shipbuilding.
- “Old-school” setting with fluctuating temperatures due to frequent door activity—hot in summer, cold in winter.
- Requires steel‑toe boots with non‑detachable metatarsal covers.
- Schedule includes two 15‑minute breaks and a 30‑minute unpaid lunch.
- Off‑shift hires will train on 1st shift for up to one month.
- Safety training and paperwork are completed on the first day.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Roseville, MN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.05/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Roseville,MN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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