Crane Operator

Victory Farms is seeking a Crane Operator to safely operate overhead cranes and associated lifting equipment, supporting the Lake Logistics team in moving products and materials. The role involves pre-start checks, load handling, and strict adherence to HSE policies. The operator will work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment, communicating with the logistics team and ensuring safe and efficient operations.

• Safely operate overhead cranes ranging from 1.5-ton up to 10-ton capacity, together with other associated lifting equipment, to move products, equipment, and materials, verifying load weight, rigging, path, and signals before each pick.
• Partner with the Lake Logistics team on the assembly, positioning, and disassembly of the crane on site, ensuring correct anchoring, alignment, and rigging before any lift is performed.
• Complete pre-start and end-of-shift checks on the crane; cable alignment and wear, hydraulic hoses, oil and fuel levels, greasing of moving parts, tightness of bolts and attachments, condition of hooks, slings, and shackles, and washing of the machine.
• Record findings in the daily log and immediately escalate any defect that affects safe operation.
• Transfer materials to designated storage or staging areas, stack loads safely and efficiently, and verify counts of items received, moved, or dispatched against paperwork.
• Uphold a safe work environment by following Victory Farms' lifting-operations and HSE policies, Safe Work Procedures, lock-out/tag-out LOTO, and good housekeeping standards.
• Stop working immediately whenever conditions are unsafe.
• Communicate clearly with the Lake Logistics Supervisor or Designee, fellow operators, and riggers on lift plans, schedules, daily priorities, and load-handling assignments, using standard hand signals and radio protocols.
• Support special projects, planned maintenance shutdowns, and other duties reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education KCSE, Mean Grade D+ or higher, or its recognized equivalent.
• Minimum of two 2 years' verifiable, hands-on experience operating overhead cranes in the 1.5-ton to 10-ton capacity range within an industrial, marine, or aquaculture environment.
• At least two 2 years' experience operating lift trucks / forklifts under active loading and unloading conditions.
• Valid Crane Operator / Overhead Lifting-Equipment Operator certification issued by a recognized institution or regulatory body.
• Valid First Aid and Basic Fire Safety training certificates are an advantage.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply load charts, rigging tables, and manufacturer safe-operating limits.
• Proven ability to operate a Gantry Max lifting system.
• Prior working experience in marine / lakeside operations or large-scale aquaculture facilities.
• Basic mechanical knowledge is sufficient to identify hydraulic, electrical, and structural faults during daily inspections.
• Willing and able to work rotating day and night shifts, including weekends and public holidays as operations require.
• Proven ability to operate a Gantry Max lifting system.
• Prior working experience in marine / lakeside operations or large-scale aquaculture facilities.
• Basic mechanical knowledge is sufficient to identify hydraulic, electrical, and structural faults during daily inspections.
• Strong attention to detail, precision, and accuracy underload.
• Proven safety record and a zero-incident mindset; empowered to stop work when conditions are unsafe.
• Ability to plan, prioritize workload, and adapt to changing operational demands.
• Ability to perform in a high-volume, fast-paced, outdoor environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sound knowledge of load charts, rigging principles, standard hand and radio signals.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for daily inspections, defect reporting, and coordination with maintenance.