What are the responsibilities and job description for the CXT Inc. - Yard Person - Forklift Operator position at LB Foster?
Who You Are...
As a Yard Worker you will be responsible for operating forklifts of various sizes, moving material throughout the facility, loading precast products, and managing product yard inventory while following standard work methods and practicing safe work habits to ensure efficiency. You will be working outside year around.
This Position...
- Attends daily safe start meetings and follows all safe work practices and procedures.
- Comply with all company safety, quality and environmental policies and procedures.
- Maintain 5S standards to ensure a clean and safe work area.
- Trained and demonstrate competence in operation of a 18,000 pounds forklift and yard truck in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ability to operate hand tools and various saws.
- Operation of loader and other equipment, a plus
- Knowledge of proper rigging and principles.
- Provide ground hand signals to other operators.
- Examine received material to verify conformance to quality standards.
- Responsible for shipping of production products per Planning Schedule and ensure all paperwork is accurate and complete.
- Perform all pre-shift inspections prior to equipment operation.
- Professionally interact with internal and external customers.
- Other duties as assigned.
What Do You Need...
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience in a yard or warehouse environment
- Previous forklift operation experience preferred
- Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates ability to follow instructions and work positively within a team
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
- Good visual acuity
Core Competencies...
- Safety Oriented
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Customer Focus
- Time Management
- Integrity & trust
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability
- Accountability
The Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire
- Market-leading 401(k) program with company match
- 10 paid holidays per year
- PTO accrual plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- 100% tuition reimbursement
- Career development and advancement opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)