Scope of Responsibility : This position is responsible for operating a forklift, overhead cranes, and other equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stocking, and counting materials in accordance to production standards.

Essential Duties :

• Assists machine operators, welders, and other personnel in loading / unloading, transporting raw, in-process, and finished materials throughout the facility.
• Uses forklifts and other heavy equipment such as cranes to safely and effectively move various sizes of steel plates and poles.
• Stages all stock and manufactured steel plate to production.
• Moves in-process and finished poles to appropriate areas.
• Abides by all Safety Standards and Policies including the use of all personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Performs routine safety inspections prior to operating equipment.
• Contributes to a safe working environment by being responsible for quality, safety, organization, and cleanliness in your area of operation.
• Contributes to team effort by communicating and working well with others, as well as accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Regular and on-time attendance.
• Work in your shift as scheduled.
• Must work well with others.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Position Requirements :

Education : High school diploma or equivalent, or any combination of education and experience

Experience : Forklift driving, or crane / heavy equipment experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Skills & Abilities :

• Must be able to effectively communicate in the English language within all levels of a team environment.
• Must be able to drive and operate a forklift.
• Must possess the ability to comply with safety rules, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must contribute to safety and quality control standards.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the success of the team.
• Regular and timely attendance is required

Physical Requirements :

• Position requires work in a plant / manufacturing environment.
• Required PPE includes safety glasses, steel-toe metatarsal boots and hearing protection worn at all times on the production floor in addition to other specific PPE that must be work for specific tasks.
• Environment may include fluctuations in temperature, dust and noise.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions including heat and cold.
• Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to reach, climb, bend, stoop, sit, stand and grasp.
• Must be able to stand and walk 100% of the shift.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination to operate overhead cranes.

Last updated : 2024-05-24