Crane Operator 3rd Shift

Company Description

#WeRackTheWorld

With over 45 years of excellence, stow Group has transformed from a family-owned business into a global leader in the supply chain industry and is at the forefront of driving peak warehouse performance through innovative racking systems and accessible automation solutions.

stow stands as one of the largest and most powerful industrial storage companies worldwide, with 10 manufacturing facilities, 19 commercial offices, and the know-how of around 2000 employees serving customers in 40 countries.  

In 2026, we opened our first U.S. based manufacturing facility in Adairsville, GA and are continuing to grow strong.  It’s exciting times to be at stow! 

Location:  Adairsville, GA

Job Description

This role is responsible for safely operating overhead cranes and material handling equipment to support warehouse and manufacturing operations within the facility. Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, the position plays a critical role in the efficient movement, storage, and staging of raw materials and finished goods while ensuring adherence to all safety, quality, and operational standards. The primary focus will be on maintaining safe lifting practices, supporting production flow, and contributing to overall warehouse efficiency.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks

• Operate overhead cranes and material handling equipment in full compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and site-specific procedures
• Perform pre-use inspections and routine equipment checks, promptly identifying and reporting defects to minimize downtime and support continuous flow
• Follow all established lifting protocols, load limits, and rigging standards to ensure safe, efficient material movement and eliminate waste related to damage or rework
• Follow ERP instructions indicating which (metal) coil to place on which machine
• Position coils on machines
• Strap and remove coil remnants and record them in SAP
• Unload coil trucks
• Clear the slitting line output table
• Stack coils by type and supplier in designated locations
• Follow supervisor instructions to improve processes and prevent damage or complaints
• Adapt to changing work priorities
• Prepare, move, store, and unload materials within required timeframes
• Maintain cleanliness and organization
• Unpack coils and dispose of waste
• Comply with environmental standards
• Ensure quality and stability of coil stacking
• Follow and enforce safety rules
• Report all activities in end-of-shift documentation for performance tracking
• Support colleagues as needed
• Separate rejected/blocked coils from usable stock
• Participate in inventory and cycle counts
• Conduct 5S audits according to procedures

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Knowledge of warehouse layout (metal coil locations)
• Product knowledge
• Warehouse operations knowledge
• RF Scanner and ERP system experience 
• Ability to operate a forklift (valid license required)
• Overhead crane certification preferred

Additional Information

What do we offer you?

1. PTO, days paid sick leave, 11 US paid holidays
2. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
3. Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
4. Company Paid Life Insurance
5. Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
6. 401K with employer match, currently 4%
7. Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months
8. Tobacco Free Campus

Quality, Safety, Health, Environment, Compliance

Every employee at stow contributes to a safe and compliant work environment. We set the example and motivate each other to work safely, efficiently, and in a qualitative way. stow’s standards, policies, instructions, and local legislations are there to guide our decisions.

EEO

stow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. stow prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.