Forklift Operator (Loudon, TN) – Austin Industrial

Austin Careers•Loudon, TN

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Forklift Operator to move products, equipment, and materials to and from industrial work areas. Under general supervision, the operator uses a front-end loader and forklift to load trucks and move and fill hoppers, ensuring loads are safely positioned before lifting. The role also involves inspecting and cleaning equipment, reporting malfunctions and safety concerns, and completing job tickets, service quality summaries, and other paperwork. Work must follow Austin Industrial and plant safety procedures. Additional duties may include operating a mobile sweeper, washing down areas around columns and hoppers, and shoveling in hard-to-reach areas. This is a full-time, permanent position on a night-shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts on and three days off. Pay depends on experience. No per diem or relocation funding is provided. The job is based in an industrial or construction environment and may involve weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, vibration, moving equipment, and other site-specific hazards. The operator must wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Austin Industrial is a 100% employee-owned company and offers medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, along with a matching 401(k) plan.

Requirements

At least 3 years of front-end loader operating experience.
Forklift and heavy equipment certifications.
Must pass a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Must be able to perform the described physical duties, including working in various positions, climbing, working at heights, and maintaining balance.
Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.

Responsibilities

Operate a front-end loader and forklift under general supervision to load trucks and move and fill hoppers.
Safely load and lift materials, and move products, equipment, or materials to and from industrial work areas.
Use controls to regulate the speed and direction of front-end loader and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
Report equipment malfunctions and safety concerns to the plant contact and Austin Industrial supervision.
Clean and inspect the front-end loader daily for safety issues and determine whether any parts are malfunctioning.
Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and other necessary paperwork.
Follow Austin Industrial and plant safety procedures and guidelines.
As needed, operate a mobile sweeper, wash down areas around columns and hoppers, and shovel in hard-to-reach areas.
Wear required personal protective equipment while performing job duties.
Maintain safety, quality, and productivity expectations while carrying out assigned duties.