Flat Bed Truck Driver - Austin Industrial (Channelview, TX)

Austin Bridge & Road•Channelview, TX

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Warehouse/Forklift Operator/Flat Bed Truck Driver to support production and distribution by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies, staging finished products for shipment, organizing inventory, and operating forklifts. The role also involves driving flatbed trucks to worksites, unloading trucks, and lifting or positioning equipment and other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities. Employees must be able to work with catalyst and perform duties while wearing a full-face mask and Tykeim suit. Other duties may be assigned. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments and involve exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to use required personal protective equipment and satisfy applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. The position requires a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer; Austin Industries cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience.
Valid TWIC Card.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift and maneuver packages weighing at least 50 pounds using appropriate equipment and/or assistance.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces as required.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Responsibilities

Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and stocking materials and supplies, and recording inventory locations.
Pull and verify materials and supplies listed on production orders.
Deliver and open materials and supplies at work centers to maintain in-process inventory.
Record units delivered and their locations.
Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing products.
Record units shipped.
Complete pre-use inspections and operator repairs on material-handling equipment; report forklift repairs as needed.
Operate stand-up or sit-down forklifts under general supervision, following written, verbal, or signal instructions and signals from a helper.
Inspect forklifts daily for safety issues, identify malfunctioning parts, and clean, maintain, and lubricate equipment.
Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and other required paperwork.
Lift, position, and place machinery, equipment, and other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
Drive flatbed trucks to worksites and unload trucks.
Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
Operate forklift controls and pedals to move the forklift, raise and lower forks and loads, and start and stop the engine.
Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
Work with catalyst and wear a full-face mask and Tykeim suit while performing duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.