What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Equipment Operator position at Lane Enterprises, LLC?
Lane Enterprises is excited to welcome a mobile equipment operator to their team! From generous benefits, including bonus opportunities and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), to great employee retention, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving organization!
Benefits: Lane offers a generous benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Pension plan, Flexible Spending, Company paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, ESOP opportunity and a generous bonus incentive plan.
Job Summary:
A mobile equipment operator is responsible for safely operating a forklift and for transporting products around the facility.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Efficiently handle the forklift in lifting, moving and packing loads of metal and plastic pipe that can vary in weight of up to 15,000 lbs.
- Navigating tight spaces without causing damage to Lane products.
- Complete daily check list on machine and report all problems promptly to the mechanical staff or Supervisor.
- Drive defensively and be able to safely carry a load while driving among pedestrians walking in front of and behind the forklift.
- Operator stores inventory in such a manner that facilitates rotating inventory.
- Cutting and loading scrap pipe, cleaning forklift, cleaning breakroom, organizing coil storage, sweeping mill area, among other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Possess a strong mechanical ability.
- Must be able to do basic math.
- Knowledge of the physics of load and weight distribution and center of gravity.
- Forklift operators must have a good knowledge of warehouse arrangement and functionality.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess a minimum of 3 years experience working in a manufacturing environment as a forklift operator.
- Must be able to pass forklift certification training and physical exam.
- Must be able to lift loads of up to 100 pounds without the lift truck.
- Ability to climb, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, and reach above shoulder level.
- Ability to withstand varying temperatures.
- Must be able to work in different positions for a very long period of time and ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel or walk for up to eight (8) hours at a time.
- Must be able to utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment required for each job task (Steel toed shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, hard hat).
