Heavy Forklift Operator

American Bridge Company • Coraopolis, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an hourly-rated position that performs at the American Bridge Company Storehouse, and manufacturing facility, any combination of duties described in detail below. Unlike a typical forklift operator position at a warehouse or distribution facility this job requires a wide variety of tasks as the workflow to support ABC’s heavy civil construction projects dictates.

Requirements

• Experience with at least one of the above-mentioned types of handling equipment is required.
• Must be able to legally work in the United States.
• Must be willing to work in a drug-free environment and agree to a post offer drug test.
• Must be willing to work safely and keep OSHA recordable incidents to a minimum.
• The candidate must have excellent diagnostic skills and a willingness to continue to improve technical knowledge and ability.
• The ability to communicate well and get along with others is an important attribute for the success of this position.
• This candidate must possess a professional attitude, as well as the willingness to work the necessary hours to meet all customer needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with multiple types of handling equipment is preferred.
• Willingness to learn is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run heavy equipment (including, but not limited to: forklifts, telehandlers, overhead cranes or other handling equipment) to safely move, load, and unload trucks and trailers.
• Material handling (outside) – Must be able to run 30,000 lb capacity lifting equipment (i.e. forklift).
• Work as part of a crew and take direction from supervisors. Primary job functions do not rely on exercising independent judgement.
• Performs various types of yard organization and cleanup activities on a routine basis.
• Performs other duties as directed by management.
• Conducts pre-shift safety inspection of equipment.
• Ensures proper maintenance of equipment.
• Has knowledge of commonly used practices and procedures used in industrial/construction/fabrication environments.
• Must be safety-oriented and exhibit safe work habits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed