Heavy-Duty Forklift Operator

Take your heavy-duty lift experience to new heights! Join an established, stable leader in the always in-demand industry of cargo handling/stevedoring where you can earn $50,000 or more in your first year. With clear paths for advancement and paid training, you will be able to grow not only your skills, but your career!
Associated Terminals, a leader in cargo handling, is seeking Heavy-Duty Forklift Operators to join their team in Arabi, LA.
If you have experience operating Industrial or Heavy-Duty Lifts, then this is a career you need to explore!
Why Industrial Lift Operators join the Associated Terminals Team:

• Stability: Associated Terminals has been in business for over 30 years and remains a stable company whose services continue to be in demand.
• Career Advancement: Associated Terminals offers ample opportunities for paid training and classes to level up your skills and advance your career. Their position structures make advancement clear and achievable!
• Competitive Pay: Earn $20-$26/hour, based upon your experience and skill. Operators often earn up to $50,000 or more in their first year.
• Company Values: Associated Terminals places integrity and respect first. With a company culture centered around treating people with respect, kindness, and dignity- you can come to work each day knowing that you are a valued member of the team!
• A Company that Cares: Join a company that values and invests back into you! Enjoy the added benefit of boots and uniform allowances as well as TWIC Card renewal reimbursement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, 401k with company match or Roth plan, 80 hours of PTO, and higher pay on holidays!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain assigned heavy equipment, primarily forklifts, man lifts, and loaders, ensuring safety and efficiency at all times.
• Perform pre-job inspections and periodic maintenance on all assigned equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Assist in deck and warehouse operations as necessary, contributing to the overall efficiency of our operations.
• Conduct quality inspections of various cargoes and record production information, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards.
• Transload cargo to and from truck/rail/vessel/barge by marks and count, demonstrating attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
• Support company safety initiatives and adhere to all operational directives and company policies, contributing to a safe and productive work environment.

About the Company:
Associated Terminals is the largest and most diverse cargo handling and logistical solutions company operating terminal facilities on the Lower Mississippi River. As an established industry leader, they are committed to providing consistent, high quality, customized services, including agricultural commodity exports, in-plant services, midstream operations, and terminal port operations, for both the import and export of commodities. At Associated Terminals, they have also developed a company culture that promotes teamwork and a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. They put their employees first - and it shows in the sense of loyalty and commitment that their employees have toward each other and their customers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.