Industrial Forklift Operator

Position Summary

Industrial Forklift Operators will operate one or more forklifts to move, load and unload materials. They will also be responsible for safety, equipment inspections, and possibly assisting with repairs. The position will be expected to assist other crafts in their down times which may include non-operating activities.

Qualification Highlights

• Must have 2 years’ experience as an Industrial Forklift Operator (Extended Boom).
• Must possess all Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for positions (see below).
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet a motor vehicle records check.
• Must Possess a valid Drivers license or State ID
• Must have all required tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Position Responsibilities

• Will inspect equipment.
• Will be responsible for all safety aspects of operating the equipment.
• May follow signal directions from a signaler in equipment operations.
• Will access area of operations for safety issues and required processes in the planning of equipment operation

Required Qualifications

• Must have experience and knowledge of operating varies RT forklifts,
• Must have basic mechanical knowledge and illustrate the abilities to inspect equipment.
• Must illustrate knowledge of excavating and the specifications that are required for a given excavation.
• Must be able to follow instructions correctly.
• Must be reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes such as but not limited to equipment inspection paperwork.
• Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations.
• Must be able to make it to work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with the proper notification.

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Forklift: 3 years (Required)
• Industrial construction: 2 years (Required)
• Extended Boom Forklift: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32