Forklift Operator III

Gulf Stream Marine•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

This position operates a 30K+ forklift machine for all operations. Required to be proficient in the safe handling and transfer of general cargo and other steel products and containers in the terminal, on and off trailers, in and out of vans, railcars and containers.

Requirements

At least six (6) months of previous experience operating materials handling heavy equipment.
A valid license with acceptable driving record.
Must be able to effectively communicate with Supervisors and co-workers
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
An active TWIC Card.

Responsibilities

Safe and efficient handling of commodities (large pipe (loose/bundled, steel coils (C/R and H/R), steel plate, project cargo, other commodities handled for FL Operator II)
Operating with diverse attachments to handle different commodities.
Demonstrates competency operating <=30K forklift with 1 year+ experience.
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.
Understands and complies with Company “Stop Work Authority” policy
Maintains awarenessof allsurroundings (i.e. vehicles, people, traffic, debris or obstructions, etc.) atall times.
Reviews all shipmentsuponarrivalandinform supervisorimmediately ofanydamages to cargo.
Ensuresthat cargo is loaded in appropriate container ortrailer for shipment.
Performs additional related duties as assigned which may or may not include operating a forklift.