What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at World Group?
About World Group:
World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. Today, we are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver customers end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, backed by innovative technology to provide visibility and data like never before. With industry-leading products in ocean drayage, domestic trucking, freight forwarding, air freight, customs house brokerage, vessel husbandry, and warehousing and distribution…customers around the globe use the services of our family of brands: ContainerPort Group, UWL, World Distribution Services, and World Shipping, Inc. to simplify supply chains and reliably move freight.
We move the world with people who care. Our award-winning, industry-recognized culture is anchored in our people across the country, and the passion they bring to each day. We’re growing - join our World Group family today!
World Group | Our Culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUm5Cauz0pk
World Group | About: www.worldgrouplogistics.com
About ContainerPort Group:
ContainerPort Group (CPG®) is an award-winning multimodal transportation company specializing in container drayage. We provide comprehensive container drayage and logistics solutions for customers throughout North America. We pride ourselves on meeting customer needs through a safe and dependable fleet of nearly 1,300 independent contract drivers, and a dedicated team of over 350 transportation experts. Learn more at our website: www.containerport.com
ABOUT THIS ROLE:
ContainerPort Group (CPG®) a World Group company, is currently looking for an experienced safety-conscious person to join our family as an Equipment Operator for our growing Columbus, OH location!
An Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating all forms of terminal operations machinery including, but not limited to top lifts, forklifts, and spotters. Does this sound like you or fit your experience? Get in touch with us by applying here.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Pre-trips all machinery and completed paperwork of the inspection
- Performs lifts and equipment spots in a safe and efficient manner
- Provides customer unit segregation, making efficient operations possible
- Produces accurate lift and/or spotting records
- Assists mechanics and/or inspectors as required
- Provides daily preventative maintenance checks of equipment as required
- Escalates equipment mechanical issues to Lead Equipment Operator
- Verifies equipment assignments
- Communicates with others appropriately to ensure efficient equipment usage
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education and Professional Experience:
- Possess valid state-issued driver’s license
- Experience operating heavy machinery
- Proficient with technology
- Knowledge of proper operation of heavy equipment as well as safety standards
- Strong verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with employees
- Experience working outdoors year-round preferred
- Experience in the intermodal industry preferred
World Group Benefits/Perks:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits package:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
- Life, AD&D, & Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Financial planning
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Internal Mobility & professional development opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Bonus Eligibility
