Fork-lift Driver - 1st Shift (Heavy Loads)

Overview

Operate forklifts/cranes to move heavy steel loads in manufacturing, 1st shift.

Key Responsibilities

• crane ops
• forklift ops
• load planning
• weight check
• qc inspection
• material supply

Tasks

-Report damages and/or items needing repair. -Load and unload parts product or material onto fixtures and on and off trucks. -Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to ensure crane is properly spotted for safe operation within load limits of crane. -Maintaining workspace and proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment. -Visually size up 55k+ loads of steel and determine the best way to safely load and unload trucks to maximize space and time. -Assist with quality control, making sure that all finished good materials are in good condition. -Operation of cranes and other lift equipment within crane load limits. -Direct truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and cover, uncover, or secure loads for delivery. -Return required materials, parts, components, and packaging to designated storage areas at the completion of each production run. -Transports finished parts to the next required operation, or the correct storage location. -Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload. -Moving or preparing parts for assembly operations. -Ensures safety check sheet for equipment is filled out at beginning of shift. Addresses any safety issues with forklift or crane before operation. -Provide production with an adequate supply of required materials, parts, components and packaging. -Operates forklifts in accordance with safety guidelines considering other employees, speed, visibility, and load size in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. -Maintains compliance to company policies, work rules, safety & housekeeping standards.

Requirements

• forklift
• crane
• licensed
• load charts
• structural steel
• high school

What You Bring

-Must be flexible for change and be able to work well under deadlines and manage multiple priorities. -Must be able to drive and operate forklift and crane equipment and be properly licensed for each. -Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. -Knowledge of protocol and mechanical operation of dock and truck equipment. -Familiar with crane load charts, load capacities that ensures safe operation and rigging during operation is a plus. -Prior experience moving structural steel loads. -Ability to get on and off the forklift many times per shift. -High School diploma or GED and 2+ years' experience operating forklifts in fast-paced manufacturing/industrial/construction environment.

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