Overhead Crane / Forklift Operator

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Job Summary: Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to handle light or heavy loads with simple or complex geometry within an industrial environment, ensuring safety and equipment preservation. Key Highlights: 1. Career growth and development opportunities at Weir 2. Being part of a global organization committed to a better future 3. An inclusive culture focused on employee well-being **Overhead Crane / Forklift Operator** **Weir ESCO** **Parauapebas/PA** **On-site** **Job Objective:** Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to handle light or heavy loads with simple or complex geometry within an industrial environment. **Why Choose Weir:** Join a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, a growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing ourselves, adapting rapidly, and continually finding better, faster, and more sustainable ways to access the resources needed to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge \- but it’s exciting. An opportunity to grow your way: everything moves quickly in Weir’s dynamic world. This creates opportunities to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress, and stand out. Best of all, there is no defined path our people must follow. Instead, everyone receives the support and freedom to build their own careers and do the best work of their lives. Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming and inclusive place where every individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate, and be themselves. We continuously focus on people and their well-being. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent, and authentic in everything we do. **Job Description** * Assess equipment operating conditions through daily checklists; * Operate gantry cranes for internal material handling; * Operate forklifts for internal material handling; * Operate truck-mounted cranes during material delivery or collection; * Ensure safe material transportation by guaranteeing proper positioning, center of gravity, and lifting points for correct operation; * Select and ensure use of the correct lifting accessory for each movement; * Maintain equipment condition by monitoring for any abnormalities during working hours; * Conduct periodic inspections of lifting accessories and determine the optimal solution for safely transporting each type of load; * Have experience in cargo lifting procedures; * Inspect lifting equipment and maintain inspection seals; * Assist in improvement activities, painting, and organization; * Comply with responsibilities outlined in the Duty of Care (a document addressing individual and collective commitment to Health and Safety). **Requirements:** * Completed high school education; * Two years of experience operating overhead cranes and/or gantry cranes and/or truck-mounted cranes; **Desirable:** * Training in overhead crane and gantry crane / forklift / truck-mounted crane operation * **Safety First:** Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero-harm behaviors in support of our effort to develop a world-class safety culture. Founded in 1871, Weir is a global engineering leader focused on making mining operations smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable. Thanks to Weir technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water, and waste—and at lower cost. With the increasing demand for metals and minerals to support climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in driving a low-carbon future. We are a global family of 11\.000 talented people across more than 60 countries, inspiring one another to do the best work of our lives. For more information about what it’s like to work at Weir, visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, nationality, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.