About Safal Steel

Safal Steel is the South African subsidiary of the multinational Safal Group, Africa’s largest producer of steel roofing and sheeting. It is the continent’s first licensed and only local producer of patented aluminium-zinc coated steel coils. The company’s main manufacturing facility is in Cato Ridge, South Africa. Safal Steel and the wider Safal Group produce a wide variety of coated steel products and building solutions.

Job Description

To operate overhead crane to lift, move and position coils, rolls and any other equipment/material as requested by Supervisors in accordance with company standards and procedures.

• Observe load hook-up and determine safety of load.
• Manipulate or lower crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to instructions.
• Position transported coils, rolls and any other equipment/material as requested.
• Cleans and maintain hoisting mechanism.
• Inspect crane for defective parts and notify supervisors of defects and malfunctions.
• Monitor and adhere to Safe Working Loads (SWL). Perform pre-use inspection and complete checklist.
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by management from time to time.
• Safety & Housekeeping
• Ensure Compliance with the requirements of Safety, Health and Environment Standards and Procedures.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe work environment, free of any spillages or obstacles.
• Monitor and adhere to Safal Steel operating standards, working manuals, working instructions and procedures.
• Equipment Operation & Support
• Safely, efficiently and accurately operate equipment according to operating procedures, instructions and schedules.
• Inspection of work area equipment and ensure appropriate working condition and report any equipment malfunction.
• Observe load hook-up and determine safety of load.
• Manipulate or lower crane controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to instructions.
• Position transported coils, rolls and any other equipment/material as requested.
• Cleans and maintain hoisting mechanism.
• Inspect crane for defective parts and notify supervisors of defects and malfunctions. Monitor and adhere to Safe Working Loads (SWL). Perform pre-use inspection and complete checklist.
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by management from time to time.
• Stakeholder Management
• Continuously reporting observed defects and deviations on the operating parameters and production requirements to the Team Leader
• Maintain housekeeping and Safety (6S)

Requirements

• Minimum academic qualification: Matric, Valid Crane license

Experience required:

• General work experience (years): One
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): One
• Key competencies and skills: Good time management skills. Team player.
• Able to work under pressure