Operator/Materials Handling

Birdon America, Inc. • Bayou la Batre, AL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located on-site in our Bayou La Batre shipyard.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in equipment operations
• Must have a valid State issued Driver’s License, Class A CDL desirable.

Responsibilities

• Fundamental knowledge of rigging, Equipment Operator functions and qualifications
• Experience operating and maintaining forklifts, Rough Terrain Cranes, Crawler Cranes, OTR trucks and trailers and Marine Travel lift.
• Provides Rigging guidance and inspections.
• Must be able to follow schedules and deadlines.
• Inspects Rigging straps, wire ropes and chains before using.
• Periodically lubricates equipment.
• Must be able to work safely and promote a safety conscience culture, understand standard flagging hand signals.
• Employee insures only qualified personnel operate equipment.
• Reviews heavy lift plans with engineering and production personnel
• Must be able to read and comprehend equipment load charts and operating guidelines.
• Ensures equipment is inspected Daily before operation.
• Inspects rental equipment at delivery and prepares for return to rental agency.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision
• EAP
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k) with company match (pre- and post-tax options)
• Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee referral program
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees