Forklift Operator IV

Job Category : Operations Requisition Number : FORKL002467 Showing 1 location Job Details

Description

Key Responsibilities :

Demonstrates competency operating >

52K forklift with 2 years experience that includes :

• Operating with diverse attachments to handle different
• Operating machine in a vessel, barge, and terminal or on the
• Proper mounting / dismounting of machine while maintaining three points of
• Proper startup and shutdown of forklift (seatbelt, neutral when starting / stopping, lowers forklift blades to ground and sets brake when parking).
• Proper use of controls (clutch, inching, tilt, lift, attachments, steering).
• Proper stacking of load (approaches load squarely, stacks straight and squarely, and to safe height, deposits load safely, does not move until forks are level and lowered).
• Proper loading / unloading a trailer or van / railcar / container / other (checks the dock plate, condition of the floor / deck, trailer chocks, jack stands, and brakes if applicable, and maneuvers safely in tight quarters).
• Ensures truck drive is outside of cab and visible to operator before loading or unloading
• Checks equipment in accordance to forklift checklist procedures to ensure it is properly maintained and is safe to
• Communicates any issues with machine to supervisor or maintenance
• Follows proper procedures for an unattended
• Ensures machine is operated within safe working load limits at all times
• Follows all company safety requirements / policies.
• Understands and complies with Company Stop Work Authority policy
• Maintains awareness of all surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people, traffic, debris or obstructions, ) a tall times.
• Reviews all shipments upon arrival and inform supervisor immediately of any damages to
• Ensures that cargo is loaded in appropriate container or trailer for shipment as directed.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned which may or may not include operating a

Candidate Requirements :

• Two (2) years of previous experience operating material handling heavy equipment, including six (6 ) months handling
• A valid license with acceptable
• Must be able to effectively communicate with Supervisors and co-workers
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, extended hours, nights, holidays, and / or weekends as
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• TWIC required

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions :

• The employee is continuously required to sit (while driving), grasp and exercise eye-hand coordination and eye- hand-foot
• The employee is frequently required to reach forward, exercise repetitive foot and wrist motion and finger
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, bend forward, squat, twist, and reach overhead and
• The employee must frequently lift, carry, push and pull up to 30
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to work in all weather conditions and seasons.

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Last updated : 2024-04-23