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Overhead Crane Operator

@ Express Employment Professionals

Edmonton, Alberta

$27–$29/hrFull-timeContract2+ years experience
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Overview

Express Employment Professionals is hiring an Overhead Crane Operator for an Edmonton client's production facility. The role moves, positions and stages long, heavy structural steel products through the paint area. Pay is $27–$29 per hour for a full-time contract position.

Pay:

$27–$29 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Operate overhead cranes to move and stage steel products
  • Lift and position bundled steel for dipping and painting
  • Bundle and secure materials before movement
  • Follow rigging and lifting procedures
  • Stage finished products for shipping

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum 2 years of overhead crane operating experience
  • Experience in a steel, fabrication or heavy industrial environment
  • Comfortable handling large, heavy, awkward steel
  • Strong understanding of safe lifting procedures
  • Safety-conscious with attention to detail

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Employer posting date
2026-11-04
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low

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Express Employment Professionals

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Full company description

Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City, and a network of sales and support teams internationally. Express Employment Professionals, our flagship franchise, has more than 870 franchise locations and began franchising in 1985 to deliver staffing support and human resource services through a network of franchise office owners. Express helps people find good jobs and companies find good people, and offers a full range of employment solutions, including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search, and human resources for businesses around the globe. Focusing on a wide range of positions, Express' long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.

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189,455
People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, US
Other recorded names
  • Express Employment International Headquarters
  • Express Employment International
Specialties
  • professional
  • administrative
  • commercial
  • employment
  • jobs
  • staffing
  • personnel
  • career
  • hiring
  • workforce
  • placement
  • temporary
  • human resources
  • skilled trades
  • direct hire
  • light industrial
  • and office services
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Yes

Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersOklahoma City, OK
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1983
Specialtiesprofessionaladministrativecommercialemploymentjobsstaffingpersonnelcareerhiringworkforce
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Job description

An Edmonton client is seeking an experienced and safety-conscious Overhead Crane Operator to handle and move structural steel products throughout their production facility.

Overhead Crane Operator Highlights:

  • Operate overhead cranes to safely move, position, and stage structural steel products throughout the paint area.

  • Lift and position bundled steel products for the dipping and painting process.

  • Bundle and secure materials before movement and finishing.

  • Safely handle long, heavy, and awkward steel loads.

  • Follow established rigging, lifting, and material-handling procedures.

  • Stage finished products in designated areas for the next stage of production or shipping.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of overhead crane operating experience.

  • Previous crane operating experience in a steel, fabrication, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment.

  • Comfortable handling large, heavy, and awkward steel products.

  • Strong understanding of safe lifting and material-handling procedures.

  • Safety-conscious with strong attention to detail.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Hours & Wage:

  • Wage: $27–$29 per hour

About Us

Express Employment Professionals works with job seekers to help them find the right job based on their skills and experience. We have a variety of jobs available, including full-time, part-time, and temporary positions. As one of the leading staffing companies in North America, our Edmonton, AB, offices are ready to help you take the next step in your career. Express Employment Professionals has helped strong applicants build their careers since 1985. In 2025, our team put more than 2,871 associates to work in the greater Edmonton area. Express employs more than 556,000 people globally across more than 900 franchise locations worldwide.

Take the first step toward new career success; apply with Express today.

Fraud Alert

We have become aware of fraudulent employment opportunities being offered under the name of Express Employment Professionals/Specialized Recruiting Group by various international organizations or individuals. It is important to note that our company's policies and procedures do not charge candidates any fees, and all hiring processes include interviews. Any payment request would violate our business conduct standards and ethical practices. We do not offer employment through social media or chat platforms like WhatsApp. We take these scams very seriously and are working with the appropriate authorities to end them. We urge you to remain vigilant and report suspicious outreach to local authorities. If you have any concerns, please email us at [email protected].

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