PIT Operator

SBM Management Services•Groveport, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Operator will be responsible for safely operating forklifts. This role requires adherence to safety rules, policies, and procedures, as well as the ability to perform repetitive tasks and take direction. The operator will move levers and controls to load, unload, and stack material, communicate professionally with various stakeholders, and manage waste pallets within the PIT area. Responsibilities also include ensuring loads are secure, maintaining a clean and safe environment, performing daily equipment checks, maintaining logs, removing machine attachments and waste material, supporting shift leads, using proper personal protective equipment, and presenting a professional appearance and conduct. The role also involves understanding customer service, reporting systems, environmental importance, and maintaining dock and collection areas. Additionally, the operator will collect, salvage, and sort materials, report incidents and hazardous conditions, and fill in during staff shortages in other departments.

Requirements

High school diploma / GED
Six months related experience and/or training
Required to have a valid Driver’s license and clean driving record
Required to be forklift certified, and complete all safety and task training certifications

Responsibilities

Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Stop at risk behavior of others and self.
Maintain current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Perform repetitive tasks.
Take directions and respond to supervision.
Move levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
Talk with lead, supervisor, co-workers, managers, and customers in a professional manner.
Move waste pallets around the PIT area by positioning forks, or lifting platform devices under, over, or around loaded pallets or skids.
Stack waste pallets in the proper waste trailers.
Check loads are secure and maintain a clean and safe environment.
Keep the PIT area organized and clean.
Perform daily equipment checks.
Maintain logs and schedules.
Remove machine attachments and waste material from machines if applicable.
Support shift lead in completing punch-list items.
Use proper personal protective equipment.
Present a professional appearance and conduct.
Understand customer service and satisfaction.
Understand reporting systems and importance of the environment.
Maintains dock and collection areas.
Collect, salvage, and sort reusable or recycle materials or waste materials.
Reports incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor.
Fill in during staff shortages, such as in custodial, recycle, or maintenance.
Other duties as assigned.