Plasma Table Operator

MYER is a family-owned and operated organization founded in 2013 on the principles of doing things the right way - with INTEGRITY, INGENUITY, & DEDICATION. Headed by David Myer, and sons Brandon Myer and Bradley Myer, MYER offers a full-range of services form initial design all the way to installation of the finished product. At 200 teammates strong, MYER has quickly rose to become a leader metal fabrication, machining, and field services and provides solutions to a wide range of industries.

JOB PURPOSE

The Forklift Operator will operate an industrial forklift truck to move material around the warehouse, storage yard, production area, or similar location.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY

• Identifies and transports requested materials to and from various locations including machines, loading docks, trucks, and storage areas.
• Obtains production schedule and/or shipping orders and then identifies, verifies, and transports requested raw materials, equipment, or processing materials accordingly.
• Move controls to drive gasoline- or electric-powered trucks, cars, or tractors and transport materials between loading, processing, production, and storage areas.
• Applies understanding of machine loading capacity and loading schedule, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of required items.
• Uses protective materials and strapping equipment to protect and secure loads; once delivered, removes strapping and wrapping, then safely disposes of waste materials in designated containers or areas.
• Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material.
• Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
• Reports any problems with materials or transportation to supervisor.
• Manages and piles drums, skids, pallets, and other supplies in specified areas.
• Services equipment as needed, reporting mechanical or electrical difficulties to truck mechanic.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required.)

Education
High school diploma or GED, preferred.

Licensure/Credentials
- Valid certification to operate forklifts, preferred.
- Satisfactorily pass forklift driving training program or demonstrate safe handling of forklift in an onsite test.

Experience
Minimum of 1 year Lull Lift and Telehandler forklift operation.

Special Knowledge/Skills
- Proven experience Lull Lift and Telehandlerforklift operator
- Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Vision: able to see and utilize fine work tools, computer screens; able to move through the office, production floor, and from point to point to find specific co-workers and in-house experts.
• Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation. Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.
• Speaking: able to engage in conversations in person and deliver information to groups of varying size.
• Equipment Operation: Able to operate a forklift or similar equipment.
• Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 25lbs when transporting document, printed paper, or similar items.
• Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 50lbs on occasion.
• Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull equipment, tools, cart, office chairs, and other office equipment.
• Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of times in front of a computer, writing, or participating in meetings.
• Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time in meetings or discussions.
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around machinery and equipment sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces.

MYER Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MYER Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

As a matter of policy, MYER Companies does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

MYER Companies expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of MYER’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Plasma cutting: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Mobile, AL 36608 (Required)

Work Location: In person