Forklift

Morris-Shea Bridge Co., Inc. • Harpersville, TX

7d

About The Position

The Forklift position operates various types of variable reach lifts to load and unload materials. The role is based in Shipping in Harpersville, Alabama, and reports to the General Manager and Shipping Supervisor. This is a non-exempt, hourly position.

The employee moves palletized or crated goods around the jobsite, checks equipment daily, and inspects and performs minor maintenance on forklifts and other material-handling equipment. The position requires adherence to company policies, state and federal regulations, quality standards, customer-service standards, and workplace safety practices.

The role requires constant sitting, reaching, and grasping, with occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and climbing. Strong vision—including acuity, depth perception, and field of vision—and the ability to talk and hear for safety and operational communication are important. The employee must be able to work a flexible schedule during the busy season and work late or irregular hours. Employees furnish steel-toed work boots, a long-sleeve shirt, and suitable work pants without holes. The company furnishes a hard hat, work gloves, safety glasses, a safety vest, hearing protection, and fall protection.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Meet the company’s insurability requirements for driving.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule during the busy season and work late or irregular hours.
• Strong vision capabilities, including acuity, depth perception, and field of vision.
• Ability to talk and hear for communication with coworkers about safety and equipment operations.
• Constant sitting, reaching, and grasping; occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and climbing.

Nice To Haves

• Good references and at least five years of operating experience that meets or exceeds performance expectations are preferred.
• Previous variable reach lift experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of construction and construction products is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Operate lift trucks to load and unload goods from trucks, trailers, and other vehicles.
• Move palletized or crated goods around the jobsite.
• Perform daily equipment checks.
• Follow company policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Meet the company’s quality and customer-service standards.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Identify workplace safety hazards.
• Maintain internal and external customer-service responsibilities associated with the position.

What This Job Offers

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