Forklift Operator IV

Gulf Stream Marine•Port Brownsville, TX

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Forklift Operator IV operates large-capacity forklifts, including Hyster (H1050) and Taylor (XH1000) models, to safely lift, move, and stack extremely heavy loads (90,000+ lbs). This position supports marine terminal, port operations and yard settings. It requires strong attention to safety in fast-paced outdoor environment.

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

Operating with diverse attachments to handle different commodities.
Operating machine in the terminal and/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 anydamages to cargo.
Ensures that cargo is loaded in appropriate container and/or trailer for shipment.
Performs additional related duties as assigned which may or may not include operating a forklift.