What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Maverick Transportation, LLC Workday?
Job Description:
Forklift Operator We are hiring immediately for a Forklift operator to prepare, load, unload and store steel bar material. If your background includes forklift operator or related experience and excellent customer service skills, please apply
Responsibilities
- Load/Unload steel bar material by operating a 58,000 lbs. forklift and overhead crane.
- Comprehend written instructions to select proper material per customer requirements.
- Must be able to wear personal protective gear 8 to 12 hours per day and follow all safety policies.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time and occasionally lift/carry 50/80 pounds.
- Must be able climb up and down 12 steps repeatedly during shift.
- Must be capable of working in inclement weather.
Operates yard truck, pneumatic tools, and hand tools to assist with shipping and receiving steel.
Benefits
- Excellent Benefits Package including
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Prescription Discount Card
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Life Insurance
- 401k match…and more
- Employee Assistance Program
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc, plus 0 to 6 months related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Warehouse environment where continuously exposed to several elements such as, noise, intermittent standing, walking; and occasional pushing, carrying, or lifting. Also may have exposure at times to the outside weather elements.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Maverick Transportation, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.