Equipment Operator, Intermediate - Night Shift

Summary

This Equipment Operator, Intermediate position is a night shift role. Once certified by the company, the operator will handle yard equipment (up to 55,000 pounds) to move materials with limited supervision.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

• Ability to use sound judgment regarding safety and ask for assistance when required
• Safely operate facility equipment including forklifts with lift capacity between 2,500 lbs up to 55,000 lbs.
• Safely load and unload freight and move materials to and from the shop and yard using proper equipment and procedures
• Follow all HSE guidelines
• Aware of yard conditions and environment when moving material
• Remove/pick up all trash and scrap metal from bins and puts in proper containers
• Perform daily check on equipment and may perform preventative maintenance on equipment
• Organize/clean yard or other areas as required
• Required to use man-lift 
• Visually assist and guide others with lifting and moving heavy equipment
• Visually inspect equipment for completion and/or damage and report issues to Lead
• Assist with equipment preparation prior to shipping
• Requires employee to occasionally type and use a computer and other office equipment, such as copier, printer, calendar, telephones, etc.
• Requires operation of heavy equipment, such as forklift on a frequent frequency

Qualifications

Preferred Education

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• One to three years (1 to 3) years’ experience with equipment operation and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Experience & Skills 

• Standard requirements - Bending, squatting, climbing, stooping, twisting and reaching will all be required occasionally in this position
• Sitting for long periods of time
• May be required to work at heights of up to 25 feet
• Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Working in extreme weather conditions
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must meet all OSHA regulations
• Ability to multi-task in faced paced work environment

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Physical Requirements

• Standard requirements: Bending, squatting, climbing, twisting and reaching will all be used occasionally in this position. 
• Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting. 
• Requires employee to stand for at least 25% of the time
• Requires employee to sit for at least 75% of the time
• Must be able to communicate and respond to coworkers, vendors, suppliers and emergency cues/alarms, in person and on the telephone, including use of mobile devices
• Must be able to occasionally lift at least 50 pounds
• Must wear all required PPE, including fire-retardant clothing, helmets, face shields, hearing protection, safety goggles, steel-toed boots, as applicable.