Shipper Lift Truck Operator

BULL MOOSE TUBE CO•Trenton, GA

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Bull Moose Tube Company is seeking to hire a full-time Shipping Lift Truck Operator in our Trenton, GA location. We know that we would not be successful without our hardworking team made up of individuals who believe in maintaining a steadfast dedication to our customers and to each other. Here at Bull Moose Tube, we believe in teamwork, integrity, growth, and safety. In addition to our collaborative and positive work environment, we offer competitive pay and a generous benefits package which includes comprehensive health and dental insurance options, paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, monthly bonus potential, and a rich 401(k) plan! Founded in 1962, Bull Moose Tube is a steel manufacturer committed to excellence in everything that we do. We boast more than a half-century of manufacturing and selling superior steel pipe and tube. Our enduring commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service has made us a long-standing dominant force in the market. We are driven to be the best. SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Shippers will use the information on the pick slip to locate steel tube bundles in the warehouse areas and load the bundles onto tractor trailers. The shippers work in pairs of two. 1 shipper will operate the 10T overhead crane remote and the 2nd shipper will assist in loading the trailers. The 10T overhead bridge crane consists of two cranes with 13' lifting chains used to lift each end of the bundle and travel in the warehouse. The shippers begin loading the trailer by placing 6 3"x3" 8' boards onto the trailer bed. After laying boards on the trailer the shippers will retrieve steel tube bundles located in the warehouse according to the pick sheet. The shippers are constantly walking back and forth through the warehouse. Once the shippers locate the bundles the shippers will apply the 13' chains to the bundle ends. On occasion the shippers use a pry bar to separate the bundle stacks far enough that the chains will fit around the bundle ends. This action requires 25lbs of pushing/pulling force at or above shoulder height. Once the chains are installed on the bundle ends the shipper will use the crane pendant to travel the bundles to the trailer. The Shippers will use an 8,000lb forklift to load steel tube bundles onto trailers. The shippers use the information on the pick sheet to locate the steel tube bundles stored in the warehouse. Once the correct bundles are located inside the warehouse the shippers will climb off the fork truck and use the electric scanner to scan the bundle tags. The shippers climb on and off the forklift frequently to scan the bundles. The shippers will apply 6 3'x 3" 8' boards to the trailer bed prior to loading the trailer. During the loading process the shippers will apply small OSB blocks in between bundles to secure the load. This action requires climbing, stooping, reaching and squatting to place the boards between the steel tube bundles. The shippers occasionally walk on top of the steel tube bundles at a height of 1'-2' above the trailer bed. The shippers load steel tube bundles onto rail cars. The shippers will unload steel tube bundles from a flat bet trailer located near the rail car utilizing a 30T Overhead Crane. The shippers will stage the bundles onto the rail car and occasionally the shippers will guide the bundles by hand using 50lbs of force to guide the bundle to the right location. The shippers have to climb on/off ladders, on platforms, on/off the rail car platform and on/off stairs to the platform. The shippers occasionally work at heights of 4-12' from the ground where an overhead fall protection system is worn to arrest falls. The shippers have to lift, carry and set boards weighting around 20lbs onto the load as blocking between bundles. A 20lb bander is used to band the steel tube bundles together. The bander is supported by a 10T overhead crane located in the area. The shipper will operate a large bandsaw that requires use of a push button control panel. The shopper/saw operator will utilize a crane or forklift to load the saw with raw material. After loading the saws the operator will use a tape measure to mark the length listed on the pick sheet. The activity requires good vision to see the small markings on the tape measure. The operator will occasionally throw scrap pieces into the scrap hopper weighting up to 50lbs. The operator will use a bander attached to an overhead jib arm and balancer to band the cut tubing together before transporting the material to the proper storage location. Occasionally the operator will have to access a platform 3' off the ground to change the saw blade weighing 10lbs.

Requirements

Strong verbal and math skills
Work well in a team-based environment
Self-motivated and driven
Problem solving skills
Continuous improvement focused
Computer literate
Ability to read a tape measure required
Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed
Communicate to management and peers any safety, quality, preventative maintenance, customer focus, or equipment issues as part of the company's improvement initiatives
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Ability to conform to safety and quality requirements
Ability to stand for long periods of time as well as walk, twist, bend, kneel, see, talk, hear
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly, 50 pounds frequently, and on occasion lift or move 100 pounds
Ability to work in a non-climate controlled facility

Nice To Haves

Ability to read micrometer, caliper, and gages preferred
Ability to use all forklifts and overhead crane preferred

Responsibilities

Locate steel tube bundles in the warehouse areas and load the bundles onto tractor trailers using pick slip information.
Operate the 10T overhead crane remote and assist in loading trailers.
Apply 3"x3" 8' boards onto the trailer bed.
Apply 13' chains to bundle ends.
Operate an 8,000lb forklift to load steel tube bundles onto trailers.
Use electric scanner to scan bundle tags.
Apply small OSB blocks in between bundles to secure the load.
Load steel tube bundles onto rail cars using a 30T Overhead Crane.
Guide bundles by hand using 50lbs of force.
Lift, carry and set boards weighting around 20lbs onto the load as blocking between bundles.
Operate a large bandsaw using a push button control panel.
Use a crane or forklift to load the saw with raw material.
Use a tape measure to mark the length listed on the pick sheet.
Throw scrap pieces into the scrap hopper weighting up to 50lbs.
Use a bander attached to an overhead jib arm and balancer to band the cut tubing together before transporting the material to the proper storage location.
Access a platform 3' off the ground to change the saw blade weighing 10lbs.