Forklift Operator

Description

• Able to operate a variety of forklifts and heavy machinery.
• Willing to learn and efficiently operate hydraulic gantry, hydraulic jacks, and various machinery moving equipment.
• Controls movements of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces.
• Able to load and unload forklifts and other equipment from lowboy, dovetail, and or Landoll trailers.
• Must be able to perform equipment inspections and general preventative maintenance as needed.
• Interpret load charts for equipment to ensure the equipment is being used within operating capacities.
• Able to follow and understand signals or verbal directions from workers engaged in moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.
• Must be willing to assist in other rigging, jacking, skating, lifting, etc. activities as needed above and beyond operating equipment.
• Must pass drug test, fit for duty test and background check
• Willing to travel and work overtime as necessary.

• Communication Skills
• Reasoning Ability

• Forklift Certification