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

Austin Bridge & Road•Channelview, TX

18d

About The Position

Austin Industrial is seeking a Warehouse/Forklift Operator/Flat Bed Truck Driver to support production and distribution by pulling inventory orders, delivering production materials and supplies, staging finished products for shipment, organizing inventory, and operating forklifts. The role also involves driving flatbed trucks to worksites, transporting and unloading equipment or materials, and assisting with lifting and placing machinery at industrial and construction sites. Work must be performed safely and accurately in accordance with instructions and applicable site requirements. The position requires two years of experience, a valid TWIC Card, and a driver’s license; no minimum education is required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States, as Austin Industries cannot sponsor employment visas for this position. The work may take place in industrial and construction environments and involve exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, vibration, moving equipment, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required PPE, including a full-face mask and Tyvek suit when required, and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Two years of experience.
Valid TWIC Card.
Valid driver’s license.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Able to lift and maneuver packages weighing at least 50 pounds using appropriate equipment or assistance.
Able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
Able to perform work that may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds; working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to perform job responsibilities safely.
Able 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.
Able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
No minimum education requirement.

Responsibilities

Identify, label, stock, and record the location of materials and supplies to maintain inventory.
Pull and verify materials and supplies listed on production orders.
Deliver and open materials and supplies at work centers, and record units delivered and their locations.
Prepare finished products for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing them; record units shipped.
Operate stand-up or sit-down forklifts under general supervision, following written, verbal, or signal instructions and directions from a helper.
Inspect forklifts and other material-handling equipment before use and daily for safety issues or malfunctioning parts; report needed repairs and perform operator repairs as applicable.
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, levers, and pedals to control speed and direction, move the forklift, and raise or lower forks and loads.
Start and stop forklift engines and work within precise limits and accuracy standards.
Work with Catalyst.
Perform assigned duties while wearing a full-face mask and Tyvek suit when required.
Perform other duties as assigned while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity expectations.