Heavy Equipment Operator

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The heavy equipment operator is responsible for operating heavy or specialized equipment and moving products throughout the plant, loading, and unloading trucks, both receiving and shipping. Maintaining an organized and efficient warehouse yard.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Review order information with the Plant or Yard Supervisor.

2. Load and unload trucks containing various products and materials.

3. Observe all safety rules and programs.

4. Coordinate Yard Spotters and other support personnel.

5. Maintain certification to operate all mobile equipment on site.

6. Properly maintain weight distribution and balance on outbound trucks.

7. Perform brief visual inspection of material / finished goods for defects prior to loading on outbound trucks.

8. Maintain yard roads and proper housing keeping.

9. Store material / finished good in logical order consistent with current configuration.

10. Verify correct material / finished goods size against BOL or other documentation.

11. Verify that materials to be unloaded are acceptable by checking for gouges and dents.

12. Ensure equipment is properly maintained and serviced

13. Perform daily pre-shift check.

14. Check tires, check fuel level and look for leaking fluids, make sure operational controls are functioning correctly notify maintenance if you have any issues.

15. Check forks for jagged edges or burrs. If the forks are marred, cover them with a suitable protective covering to prevent gouging of the material / finished goods.

16. Check forks to make sure all debris has been removed prior to offloading material / finished goods from the outbound rack or moving material / finished goods around in the yard.

17. Check timbers for debris, such as nails, lose screws, gravel.

18. All material / finished goods must be stabilized immediately after staging to prevent roll off.

19. Be aware of and never exceed the rated capacity of the heavy equipment.

20. Assist in other areas of the facility / yard as needed, this will include saw line and block and band.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, & LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 to 5 years of mobile equipment experience required.
• Heavy equipment (Large lift, Pettibone, or construction equipment) experience preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES :

Ability to exert up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Good visual acuity.

COMPETENCIES :

Teamwork

Communication

Customer Focus

Integrity & Trust

Adaptability / Flexibility

Accountability / Work Ethic

Attention to Detail / Time Management

Continuous Improvement

THE BENEFITS :

Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire

Market-leading 401(k) program with company match

10 paid holidays per year

PTO accrual plan

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Sick Leave

100% tuition reimbursement

Career development and advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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