Job Overview
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the movement of material from inventory to production, shipping and or warehousing. Maintaining correct paperwork and records is required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Completes pre-shift/startup equipment checklist and reports any problems or concerns.
- Monitor and maintain inventory
- Stack and secure materials in a safe way
- Provides departments with material according to production or shipping schedules
- Moves finished goods to inventory
- Provides general preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Maintain a clean work area
- Participates in safety and other programs.
- Operate heavy equipment to manage snow accumulation
- Other duties may be assigned or reassigned at any time.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proven experience as forklift operator with emphasis on heavy equipment operation
- Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques
- Excellent hand-eye coordination.
- Demonstrates ability to read and follow specific instructions and directions
Education and Experience
- Two years’ related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience; required with forklift operation.
- Must have a valid state issued driver’s license
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described herein 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.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be outdoors, exposed to the elements. The employee is exposed to heat and cool in the production environment daily. The noise level in the environment is normally loud. This position requires the employee is physically present at the location for most of the responsibilities.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described herein 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 position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee regularly is required to walk, climb or balance, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
