General Operator- Austin Industrial (Phoenix, AZ)

Austin Bridge & Road•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a General Operator to move products, equipment, and materials to and from industrial work areas. The role operates a stationary or traveling forklift to lift, move, position, and reposition loads, ensuring each load is safely secured before lifting. The operator works under general supervision and follows written, verbal, or signal instructions. Other duties may be assigned. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments and involve exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. The position requires a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

At least 3 years of operating experience.
Valid driver's license.
TWIC Card.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
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.

Responsibilities

Operate a stand-up or sit-down forklift under general supervision.
Use forklift and hoist controls to regulate speed and direction according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
Report needed forklift repairs and inspect the forklift daily for safety issues.
Determine whether any forklift parts are malfunctioning.
Clean, maintain, and lubricate equipment.
Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and other necessary paperwork.
Lift, position, and place machinery, equipment, or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
Use levers and pedals to move the forklift on its chassis and raise and lower the forks and load-line.
Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
Perform other assigned duties.