Warehouse Overhead Crane Operator

Warehouse Jobs

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Date: September 17, 2026

Summary: The Overhead Crane Operator accurately pulls slab orders using overhead cranes, adhering to all safety procedures and operational guidelines. This role is vital to ensuring timely and precise material handling within the facility.

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: This hourly, non-exempt position pays from $19.75 to $22.75 per hour, with overtime compensated at 1.5 times the base rate. New hires usually earn between $49,500 and $65,400 annually, or more, depending on experience, overtime hours, and bonuses.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Accurately pull slab orders from warehouse inventory

Operate overhead cranes to move slabs to designated loading areas

Load slabs onto customer vehicles or trucks, ensuring proper placement and securement

Follow all safety protocols to ensure secure material transport

Use forklifts to unload slabs from incoming containers

Organize and arrange slabs in the warehouse using forklifts and cranes

Maintain a clean and safe slab warehouse environment for staff and visitors

Perform additional duties as required or requested.

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent required

Two (2) plus years of experience in a warehouse environment

Forklift, crane, and warehouse experience preferred

Proficient with tablets or iPads

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

This role has the following physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently walks, stands and occasionally sits.

The employee must regularly lift, pull and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support and reward our employees. Depending on the role, this may include:

Referral, holiday, and annual bonuses or commission opportunities

Eligibility for an annual merit-based increase

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability;

Company-paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions

Charitable donation matching programs

Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.

About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.

Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:

Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal

Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot

#1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly

Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces

MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.