FORKLIFT OPERATOR III

Forklift Operator III

Job Category : Operations Requisition Number : FORKL02052 Showing 1 location Job Details

Description

Key Responsibilities :

Demonstrates competency operating

Safe and efficient handling of commodities (large pipe (loose / bundled, steel coils (C / R and H / R), steel

plate, project cargo, other commodities handled for FL Operator II)

Operating with diverse attachments to handle different commodities.

Operating machine in a vessel, barge, and terminal or on the dock.

Proper mounting / dismounting of machine while maintaining three points of contact.

Proper startup and shutdown of forklift (seatbelt, neutral when starting / stopping, lowers forklift

blades to ground and sets brake when parking).

Proper use of controls (clutch, inching, tilt, lift, attachments, steering).

Proper stacking of load (approaches load squarely, stacks straight and squarely, and to safe height,

deposits load safely, does not move until forks are level and lowered).

Proper loading / unloading a trailer or van / railcar / container / other (checks the dock plate, condition of

the floor / deck, trailer chocks, jack stands, and brakes if applicable, and maneuvers safely in tight

quarters).

Ensures truck drive is outside of cab and visible to operator before loading or unloading

Checks equipment in accordance to forklift checklist procedures to ensure it is properly maintained and is

safe to operate.

Communicates any issues with machine to supervisor or maintenance

Follows proper procedures for an unattended machine.

Ensures machine is operated within safe working load limits at all times

Follows all company safety requirements / policies.

Understands and complies with Company Stop Work Authority policy

Maintains awareness of all surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people, traffic, debris or obstructions, etc.) at all times.

Reviews all shipments upon arrival and inform supervisor immediately of any damages to cargo.

Ensures that cargo is loaded in appropriate container or trailer for shipment.

Performs additional related duties as assigned which may or may not include operating a forklift.

Position Title : Department : Location or Corporate Position :

Forklift Operator III Operations Location

FLSA Status : Number of Direct Reports : Reports To :

Non-Exempt 0 Vessel Superintendent / Terminal Manager

Job Description-Forklift Operator III

Candidate Requirements :

One (1) year of previous experience operating material handling heavy equipment.

Six (6+) months or more experience in handling pipe, rebar or other steel products.

A valid license with acceptable driving record.

Must be able to effectively communicate with Supervisors and co-workers

Ability to work a flexible schedule, extended hours, nights, holidays, and / or weekends as needed.

Ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative.

TWIC required.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions :

The employee is continuously required to sit (while driving), grasp and exercise eye-hand coordination and eyehand-

foot coordination.

The employee is frequently required to reach forward, exercise repetitive foot and wrist motion and finger

dexterity.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, bend forward, squat, twist, and reach overhead

and pinch.

The employee must frequently lift, carry, push and pull up to 30 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,

depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work in all weather conditions and seasons

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