Mobile Equipment Operator

Ameron Pole Products•Newton, IA

13h

About The Position

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc., a manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America, is hiring Mobile Equipment Operators at its Newton, Iowa location. The role operates mobile equipment—including lift trucks, overhead cranes, track mobiles or switch engines, and yard vehicles—to move materials and products between workstations and receiving and storage locations. Operators inspect and monitor equipment, record inspection information, report repair needs, troubleshoot basic issues, and coordinate more complex repairs. They review loading schedules, establish work procedures to meet them, support safe loading operations, and recommend improvements to processes, equipment performance, quality, and efficiency. The position works across plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas, and plant grounds. Coverage beyond normal hours or shifts, and on weekends or holidays, may be required.

Requirements

One year of prior related experience in equipment operation.
Valid training certificates and applicable licenses for equipment operation, as required.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to implement and follow through with LEAN operating principles and processes.
Handle business matters ethically and comply fully with the company Code of Conduct.
Demonstrate good stewardship of company resources and urgency in completing assigned duties and tasks.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to tolerate high and low temperatures and loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

Maintain attendance within acceptable standards.
Operate a variety of mobile equipment to complete required tasks.
Ensure loading teams follow safety procedures associated with their job tasks.
Inspect required equipment at the start of each shift and at each start-up during the shift.
Accurately and completely record required data on daily inspection forms.
Complete Equipment Condition Reports and report necessary repairs to a supervisor or management.
Monitor equipment readiness to minimize downtime; perform basic troubleshooting and schedule more complicated mechanical repairs with qualified Arcosa vendors.
Review daily loading schedules, estimate the hours needed to complete assignments, and establish procedures to meet those schedules.
Recommend measures to improve processes, equipment performance, and quality.
Suggest changes to equipment use, workspace, and other areas to improve facility, equipment, and work-crew efficiency.
Keep the shop and outside area clean and store equipment and tools at the end of each shift.
Observe safety practices and follow safety rules and procedures.
Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.