Forklift Operator Foreman

Kiewit•Ridgeland, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator Foreman leads and manages crew members’ daily activities and production in accordance with project timelines, plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role provides training on proper safety and operational procedures and may work with or supervise other crafts as appropriate to training and skills and as requested by project supervision. The foreman coordinates people, equipment, tools, and materials to support safe, efficient, and timely construction; oversees equipment operation and maintenance; and maintains accurate production and management records. The position is responsible for completing assignments on time and within estimated costs while maintaining quality workmanship, enforcing safety requirements and company policies, and communicating work scope, plans, schedules, and safety concerns to the crew.

Requirements

Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, a fit-for-duty medical examination, and a background check.
Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.
Ability to constantly move about a construction or industrial site, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; access equipment or work areas using ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolds, potentially at heights exceeding 200 feet.
Ability to move and work in confined and cluttered places and on uneven surfaces.
Ability to complete tasks in noisy and dusty environments.
May be required or able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and organize people, equipment, tools, and materials to promote safe, efficient, and timely project construction.
Ensure construction equipment is operated and maintained correctly.
Maintain accurate records, including job quantities, productivity rates, timesheets, and daily management reports.
May assist in developing a weekly schedule and sequencing activities for the assigned crew.
Complete work assignments on time and within estimated costs while maintaining quality workmanship or product.
Be responsible for crew safety and conduct operations according to applicable company and government safety rules.
Conduct toolbox meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans, and schedules to leadmen and crews.
Monitor employees under supervision for compliance with company policies.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.
Provide training on proper safety and operational procedures.