PIT Operator

SBM Offshore•Edwardsville, IL

1d•$16 - $17

About The Position

The Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Operator is responsible for safely operating forklifts and supporting waste, recycling, and collection-area activities. The role requires following safety rules and procedures, maintaining current forklift training and certification, completing daily equipment checks, and keeping work areas clean and organized. The operator moves and stacks waste pallets, checks that loads are secure, maintains logs and schedules, and may remove machine attachments and waste material from machines when applicable. The operator works under direction and supervision, supports the shift lead with punch-list items, reports incidents and hazardous conditions, and may fill in for custodial, recycling, or maintenance staff during shortages. Driving to other work locations, customer sites, or company facilities may be necessary. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The scheduled shift is Sunday through Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., with pay of $15.50–$16.50 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six months of related experience and/or training.
Forklift certification and completion of all safety and task training certifications.
A valid driver's license may be required based on business needs; employees who drive as part of their duties must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and meet company driving eligibility requirements.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures, and stop at-risk behavior by oneself or others.
Maintain current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Perform repetitive tasks and take directions from supervisors.
Operate lifting-device controls to load, unload, or stack material.
Communicate professionally with leads, supervisors, co-workers, managers, and customers.
Move waste pallets around the PIT area using forks or lifting-platform devices.
Stack waste pallets in the proper waste trailers.
Check that loads are secure and maintain a clean, safe, organized PIT area.
Perform daily equipment checks and maintain logs and schedules.
Remove machine attachments and waste material from machines when applicable.
Support the shift lead in completing punch-list items.
Use proper personal protective equipment and maintain a professional appearance and conduct.
Maintain dock and collection areas.
Collect, salvage, and sort reusable, recyclable, or waste materials.
Report incidents and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
Fill in during staff shortages in areas such as custodial, recycling, or maintenance.
Drive to various work locations, customer sites, or company facilities when necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Perform other duties as assigned.