Heavy Equipment Operator

PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold-drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components.

We at PTC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following: 

• FREE Healthcare
• HSA option
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness & Accident coverage
• 401K plan with company match
• Referral Bonus 
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees 
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary:  

Responsible for controlling the movement and handling of product

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Works under general supervision in accordance with verbal instructions and prescribed procedures
• Driving diesel powered front end loaders with forks to move, lift or stack products in the yard.
• Exercises care to assure load is balanced and safe.
• Loads and unloads material in an orderly safe manner
• Stays alert to note load shifts, improper balance and vehicle malfunction
• Performs daily and preventative maintenance to forklifts.
• Notifies supervisor of any problems.
• Performs additional responsibilities in accordance with company requirements.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements: 

Education: High School or equivalent

Years of Experience:  2 years’ experience in a shipping department preferable in the manufacturing of pipe and tube

Number of Direct Reports:  None                          

Job Titles of Direct Reports:  None

Skills and Abilities: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Language Skills:  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using while numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.   Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other Skills and Abilities:  Must be computer literate and able to work with programs such as Word, Excel, etc., and be able to learn and use HP programs such as e-mail, ERP system, etc.

Must be able to operate a Front End loader with forks. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment. Must have good verbal communication skills. Must be willing to work rotating shifts. Must have safety as a priority. Ideal candidate will have excellent attendance, good work ethic, able to work overtime as needed.

The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: 

None

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, and/ or walk, and/ or use arms and hands to load and unload material for extended period of time. Must be able to safely lift and load 50lbs. The employee must also be able to work outside in a variety of conditions. Candidates must be able to tolerate any climate, must be flexible with shift and hours.