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Job Location drjobs

Baytown, TX - USA

Salary drjobs

16 - 19

Job Description

Job Description

This position operates a large forklift machine no less than 30k for all operations. Employee is required to be proficient in the safe handling and transfer of general cargo all varieties of pipe rebar steel and other steel products and containers in the terminal on and off trailers in and out of vans railcars and containers.

Key Responsibilities:

Demonstrates competency operating 30K forklift with 2 years experience that includes:
Safe handling of all commodities
Operating with diverse attachments to handle different commodities.
Operating machine in a vessel barge and terminal or on the dock.
Proper mounting/dismounting of machine while maintaining three points of contact.
Proper startup and shutdown of forklift (seatbelt neutral when starting/stopping lowers forklift blades to ground and sets brake when parking).
Proper use of controls (clutch inching tilt lift attachments steering).
Proper stacking of load (approaches load squarely stacks straight and squarely and to safe height deposits load safely does not move until forks are level and lowered).
Proper loading /unloading a trailer or van/railcar/container/other (checks the dock plate condition of the floor/deck trailer chocks jack stands and brakes if applicable and maneuvers safely in tight quarters).
Ensures truck drive is outside of cab and visible to operator before loading or unloading
Checks equipment in accordance to forklift checklist procedures to ensure it is properly maintained and is safe to operate.
Communicates any issues with machine to supervisor or maintenance
Follows proper procedures for an unattended machine.
Ensures machine is operated within safe working load limits at all times
Follows all company safety requirements/policies.
Maintains awareness of all surroundings (i.e. vehicles people traffic debris or obstructions etc.) at all times.
Reviews all shipments upon arrival and inform supervisor immediately of any damages to cargo.
Ensures that cargo is loaded in appropriate container or trailer for shipment as directed.
Performs additional related duties as assigned which may or may not include operating a forklift.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Two (2) years of previous experience operating material handling heavy equipment including six (6) months handling steel and pipe.
  • A valid license with acceptable driving record.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with Supervisors and coworkers
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule extended hours nights holidays and/or weekends as needed.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative.
  • Work in all weather conditions and seasons.

MUST BE ABLE TO HANDLE PIPE.

TWIC preferred not required

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

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