Overhead Crane Operator
Company: The GTI Group Location: Lachine, Quebec Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Description
The GTI Group is currently seeking an experienced Overhead Crane Operator to join its team in Lachine.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience operating lifting equipment, particularly overhead cranes, along with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in lifting and handling heavy loads.
The successful candidate will be responsible for safely operating lifting equipment to move, position, load, and unload heavy or oversized materials, machinery, and equipment.
This individual will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with equipment lifting capacities, operational procedures, and applicable occupational health and safety regulations.
We are looking for an experienced, dependable, and self-motivated professional who demonstrates sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and an unwavering commitment to workplace safety and operational precision.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate overhead cranes used in daily operations.
- Perform lifting, moving, positioning, loading, and unloading of heavy or oversized materials, machinery, and equipment.
- Conduct pre-operational inspections of lifting equipment and immediately report any irregularities, mechanical issues, or defects.
- Verify load weights, dimensions, and centres of gravity before performing lifting operations.
- Review and comply with equipment load capacity charts and operational limitations.
- Select, inspect, and properly use lifting accessories, including slings, chains, hooks, shackles, and other rigging equipment.
- Ensure all loads are properly attached, balanced, and secured before being lifted or moved.
- Perform lifting operations with precision while considering workplace conditions, surrounding obstacles, and potential hazards.
- Collaborate with signalpersons, material handling teams, truck drivers, and operations personnel to coordinate safe and efficient lifting activities.
- Assist with loading and unloading trailers and specialized transportation equipment.
- Promptly identify and report any conditions that could compromise the safety of employees, materials, or equipment.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe equipment and work areas.
- Comply with internal policies and applicable federally regulated occupational health and safety requirements, where relevant to the operations being performed.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and consistently follow established safe work procedures.
- Participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and accident prevention initiatives.
- Perform any other related duties necessary to support efficient daily operations.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience operating overhead cranes or industrial lifting equipment – required.
- Valid and up-to-date competency cards and applicable certifications – required.
- Demonstrated experience safely lifting, moving, and handling heavy or oversized loads – required.
- Recognized training and qualifications for operating the assigned lifting equipment, in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Excellent knowledge of safe lifting, rigging, and material handling techniques.
- Strong understanding of lifting capacities, load charts, and equipment operating limitations.
- Ability to select and inspect appropriate lifting accessories and rigging equipment.
- Knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety procedures and requirements within a federally regulated transportation and logistics environment, where relevant.
- Ability to conduct pre-operational equipment inspections and identify mechanical issues or potential safety hazards.
- Excellent judgment and the ability to assess risks associated with lifting operations.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with operations teams.
- Strong sense of responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced operational environment.
- French – required.
- English – required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in specialized transportation, industrial logistics, or oversized freight handling.
- Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts.
- Knowledge of load securement and cargo handling procedures for road transportation.
- Experience loading and unloading flatbed trailers, lowboy trailers, or other specialized transportation equipment.
- Additional training or certifications in rigging, crane signaling, or heavy equipment operation.
Desired Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate demonstrates the following qualities:
- Safety-Focused: Prioritizes the safety of employees, equipment, and materials during every lifting operation.
- Experienced: Possesses extensive knowledge of lifting equipment and understands the risks associated with handling heavy loads.
- Precise and Detail-Oriented: Performs lifting operations carefully, respects equipment limitations, and consistently follows established procedures.
- Independent: Capable of planning and organizing daily tasks while making sound decisions to ensure safe operations.
- Reliable: Demonstrates professionalism, consistency, and accountability in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
- Team-Oriented: Communicates effectively with signalpersons, truck drivers, and operations personnel to ensure proper coordination.
- Proactive: Identifies potential hazards and takes appropriate preventive measures to minimize workplace incidents.
Why Join The GTI Group?
The GTI Group offers the opportunity to work within an established transportation and logistics organization where safety, professionalism, and operational efficiency are fundamental priorities.
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise in lifting operations and heavy material handling in a dynamic work environment while collaborating with experienced industry professionals.
If you have extensive experience operating overhead cranes and industrial lifting equipment, take pride in maintaining the highest safety standards, and are looking for an organization that values your technical expertise and contributions, we want to hear from you!
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Extended health care coverage
- On-site parking
Experience
- Overhead crane or industrial lifting equipment operation: 5 years (required)
- Heavy material handling: 5 years (required)
Languages
- French (required)
- English (required)
Work Location
Lachine, QC H8T 1B8
