Forklift Operator

Position Title: Forklift Operator

Job site zip code 77044

Salary range - $18-$22/HR

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Vision
• Vacation
• Holidays
• 401K
• Other

Position Purpose: Demonstrates knowledge of operational processes. Performs required work safely and uniformly within operation guidelines & standards but does not necessarily have proven proficiency in specific skillset within department.

Job Assignment

Core Accountabilities

Forklift Operator

• Operates large lifts and moves pipe accurately and safely throughout the yard.
• With precision and without damaging materials or property, loads/unloads trucks, pipe racks, heat treat and threading entry and exit points.
• Other : Temporarily assume the duties and responsibilities of other roles, as directed by management. All safety and operational parameters of the assumed role apply.
• Proficiency & Productivity : Maintains a consistent high level of productivity and a consistent high level of accurate movements.

Experience Required:

Experience in an industrial environment using related tools and equipment. Six (6)+ months of training & close supervision in position.

Education/Experience (REQUIRED):

High School diploma or GED equivalent strongly preferred; Certification a plus.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work overtime in order to meet the needs of the operation.
• Acute visual ability to observe product nonconformance. Visual ability consisting of strong close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Perform intense manual labor with long work hours. Ability to stand for a long period of time; bend, stoop, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move around work area.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with arms.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 55 lbs occasionally, and 20 lbs regularly.
• Demonstrates skill in operating equipment.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read a minimum of Jaeger 2 or equivalent type and size letter at a distance of not less than 12 inches on a standard Jaeger test chart.
• Ability to utilize basic computer skills, (word, excel, type, email, etc.)

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and mass; and interpret bar graphs.
• Aptitude to calculate and use the following instruments - Scale in 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 and 1/64 increments - 12 to 72 long; Protractor Head, Diameter Tape - 100s increments, Micrometers, Diameter Tape - 1/64 increments, 6 Vernier Caliper, 50 Tapes, Ring Gauges, Squares, Levels, Line Levels, Various Tape Measures, Conversion Charts (Decimal to Fraction, Fraction to Decimal), Tri-Square, String Line, Feeler Gauges, Overhead Scale, Dial Indicators, Calipers

COMMUNICATION:

• Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate with employees via conversation or in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret product specifications such as work orders and travelers.
• Ability to effectively present information to management.
• Ability to effectively speak before groups and/or customers.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English for the purpose of product specification interpretation and training and safety materials comprehension.

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