Equipment Operator - Port Allen, LA

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the safe operation of assigned equipment (Wheel loaders, Bobcats, etc.) within the warehouse/ terminal and on the docks while navigating around other equipment and personnel.
• Operate equipment to transport and store various commodities within the terminal and warehouse.
• Perform pre-job inspections and routine maintenance of all assigned equipment, including fluid checks, filter replacements, fueling, and greasing.
• Acts as signal man for other equipment operators and crane operators
• Perform general labor tasks as necessary for daily operations.
• Complete and submit daily equipment inspection reports.
• Report any maintenance issues to Terminal Manager daily as necessary.
• Report all incidents through the company's reporting protocol.
• Support company safety initiatives
• Demonstrate required competencies through training and practice.
• Perform other duties as required

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

At least 1 year of heavy equipment experience in an industrial, warehousing, or maritime environment.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school or equivalent (preferred)

SKILL/ KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in a similar role within an industrial or warehousing environment (preferred).
• Proficiency in operating heavy equipment within confined spaces.
• Thorough understanding of warehousing operations and equipment maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of personnel safety programs and procedures.
• Demonstrated safe work practices and leadership ability.
• Strong team collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to:
  • Safely operate assigned equipment.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally (written and verbal).
  • Follow detailed directions.
  • Use basic math skills.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in radio communications.
  • Operate computers and Microsoft Office applications effectively.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain.

• Work at varying elevations and around heavy machinery and equipment.

• Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection.

• Conditions may require dust masks, respirators, and other PPE (hard hats, eyewear, safety vests, gloves, steel-toe boots).

• Work environment includes light to heavy equipment, tools, and materials.
• Requires work hours that consist of 10-to-12-hour shifts with additional hours as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform physical tasks, including but not limited to:
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling.
• Reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Using repetitive motion for typing, grasping, and feeling.
• Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, safety vests, masks/respirators, and steel-toe boots.
• Regularly required to wear fall arrest systems and harnesses when working at heights.
• Must be able to talk, hear, see, and feel to perform job duties.
• The job involves Very Heavy Work, defined as:

• Exerting over 100 lbs. of force occasionally,
• 50 lbs. of force frequently, and
• 20 lbs. of force constantly to move or manipulate objects.

CERTIFICATIONS/ LISCENSURES

• TWIC: Must attain and maintain a valid TWIC card.

• Water survival, fall protection, CPR, and first-aid training (in-house)

• Must pass pre-employment drug testing and random drug screenings