Forklift Operator

Job Summary

• Role: Forklift Operator / Material Handler
• Primary Focus: Operating heavy-duty industrial forklifts (Class VII or large-capacity trucks) to transport high-weight, fragile, or bulky concrete items with strict adherence to safety guidelines.

Core Responsibilities

• Product Transport: Move finished precast concrete elements (such as pipes, walls, vaults, or blocks) from production molds/conveyors to yard storage or staging areas.
• Loading and Unloading: Load and unload flatbed delivery trucks, trailers, and incoming raw materials, assisting with rigging or securing oversized loads as needed.
• Equipment Inspections: Conduct pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections on the forklift, checking fluid levels, tires, brakes, and mast functions; report mechanical issues immediately.
• Yard Management: Organize and maintain the storage yard, ensuring proper stock rotation, clean pathways, and safe stacking heights for heavy concrete items.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all OSHA regulations, company safety protocols, and hand signals while working around production crews and heavy machinery.
• Documentation: Read and interpret load sheets, shipping manifests, and delivery tickets.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 1 to 3+ years of experience operating large-capacity forklifts or heavy machinery, ideally within a precast, concrete block, or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Certification: Active Forklift Certification (OSHA-compliant) or the ability to pass company-sponsored training and certification.
• Physical Ability: Ability to lift heavy weights (frequently 50 lbs or more), stand or sit for long shifts, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain).
• Skills: Strong spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, basic math skills, and effective communication with yard and shipping personnel.
• License: Valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions

• Environment: Primarily outdoor or semi-open manufacturing and yard environments, exposed to dust, noise, and seasonal weather changes.
• Schedule: Often includes standard day, with potential requirements for overtime and weekend work to meet construction delivery deadlines.

Work Location: In person