Hamide Kara becomes crane operator in Sakarya scrap industry

Hamide Kara crane operator scrap metal industry women in workforce Sakarya

Hamide Kara, a 38-year-old mother of two living in the Hendek district of Sakarya, has become a crane operator in the scrap metal industry. After facing rejection in forklift operator applications due to her gender, Kara transitioned to working in the scrap metal sector alongside her brother.

Having obtained her operator's license in 2024, she now operates large-scale machinery, including octopus cranes and mobile platform cranes. Kara reported that she works five to six days a week and expressed satisfaction with her current role and earnings despite the initial challenges of entering a male-dominated field.

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Hamide Kara · Hendek · Sakarya

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[● 2 SOURCES] Kara works 5 to 6 days a week, including overtime. www.karsmanset.com · www.sondakika.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Hamide Kara obtained her operator's license in 2024. www.karsmanset.com · www.sondakika.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Kara operates octopus cranes and mobile platform cranes. www.karsmanset.com · www.sondakika.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Hamide Kara stated that companies did not accept her because she is a woman. www.karsmanset.com · www.sondakika.com

Sources

Önyargılara inat kabine oturdu: Şantiyelerin aranan ismi haline geldi [www.karsmanset.com]

2 days ago

Önyargılara inat kabine oturdu: Şantiyelerin aranan ismi haline geldi [www.nazillihavadis.com]

1 day ago

Kadın operatör Hamide Kara, hurdacılıkta dev vinçleri kullanıyor [www.sondakika.com]

2 days ago