Equipment Operator

Southeast Consolidators • Fort Worth, TX

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for safely moving packages and materials around our facilities. The Equipment Operator will unload and load materials from trailers, perform administrative tasks related to these operations, identify and report damages or shortages, and inspect equipment. They will also help maintain a safe and orderly environment, ensure freight is correctly counted and loaded, and secure freight for transit. The position involves operating an air compressor for airbag usage, moving and spotting trailers, communicating with leads on trailer move prioritization, documenting trailer moves, performing yard checks, ensuring seals are on trailers, tracking trailer inspections, and maintaining the cleanliness of the grounds. Additionally, the operator will assist customer carriers, verify and report damages, interact with facility personnel, and comply with company policies and safety requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to two years of forklift operator related experience or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-year hostler related experience.
• Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.
• Operate yard truck in a safe manner.
• Drive and operate a vehicle under 15 mph in and around facility.
• Safe truck and trailer operating skills are required.
• Experience with backing 53-foot trailers.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to speak, read and write the English proficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Sit-down propane forklift experience is a plus.
• A current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred; however, verifiable experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload materials and merchandise from incoming trailers and load them to assigned outbound trailers.
• Perform required administrative tasks for inbound unloading and outbound loading.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Inspect forklift to determine the need for repairs and note any defects on pre-shift inspection form.
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment in the facilities.
• Ensure freight is counted and loaded in the right DC trailer.
• Secure freight for transit.
• Operate air compressor for airbag usage.
• Responsible for the movement and spotting of trailers to facilitate the needs of the warehouse in sorting and processing material for shipment.
• Communicate with the Inbound and Outbound Lead’s on trailer move prioritization.
• Documents and performs trailer moves on both the Inbound and Outbound operations.
• Performs yard checks throughout the day for Inbound and Outbound.
• Responsible for insuring seals are on applicable trailers.
• Tracks trailer inspections.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the grounds.
• Assist customer’s carriers with instruction and direction while on the yard.
• Verifies and/or reports damages.
• Must function and interact daily with facility personnel and comply with facility safety requirements.
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED