Job Details
Job Summary
Lift, move and position loads of long, heavy, steel joists ready for shipping. Have full operational knowledge of all primary pieces of equipment in a shipping yard, in particular the competent use of high capacity, pneumatic, heavy duty fork lifts.
Essential Functions
- Observe load hookup and determine safety of load.
- Manipulate fork lift vehicle controls to regulate speed, direction and movement of materials.
- Use hoisting attachments such as hooks, slings, or buckets as load requires.
- Perform daily safety checks and inspect vehicle for defective parts, notifying supervisor of defects.
- Build and band loads for shipment, tag loads for shipment.
- Maintain a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in an effective manner with customers, contractors, coworkers and supervisors.
- Perform all tasks assigned safely.
Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum 18 months experience as Fork Lift Operator in shipping/loading of heavy industrial, or structural fabrication operations, or similar.
Ability to read and understand order shipment paperwork.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisor, applying common sense understanding to carry out written, oral or diagram instructions required.