What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at Tower Pallet Company?
Overview: As an Outside Forklift Operator, you will drive an outside forklift, skid steer, payloader to coordinate material in the lumber yard. You will unload material off of the truck, load material onto trailers, and help with other special projects.
Hours: 1st Shift: Monday-Thursday from 5:00am-3:00pm; Fridays 5:00am-10:00am
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Unload lumber from trucks when they arrive
- Load finished pallets and products onto trailers according to shipping schedule
- Inspect all incoming and outgoing product and notify Production Manager and Plant Manager when there are issues
- Rotate stock in the lumber yard so oldest material is used first
- Assist with month end inventory as needed
- Monitor safety and orderliness of yard by keeping bundles stacked straight, keep holes filled, and more.
- Drive skid steer and payloader during special projects and during normal range of job functions when needed
- Pickup unused bunkers and store them properly.
- Work on any special projects as assigned by the Production Manager and Plant Manager
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 3 years of payload, skid steer, and/or heavy equipment experience
- Self-motivated to complete tasks and production schedule
- Communicate effectively in both written and oral form
- On most occasions will lift 50 pounds or less and on a rare occasion must be able to lift, push and pull objects that are 75 pounds or heavier