Equipment Operator

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with staff while handling cargo as directed, safely and in a manner to complete tasks according to plans
• Support, monitor, and troubleshoot, when necessary, ensuring data is accurate and informing terminal staff of any discrepancies
• May participate in physical inventories to verify stock and ordering needs
• Must understand and adhere to safety procedures while implementing plans to address safety hazards
• Report problems and issues to the appropriate Manager
• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience operating powered industrial truck-type equipment
• Thorough knowledge of principles of terminal operations
• Experience with power and hand tools
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of cargo stowage and stability are strongly desired
• Required to observe all safety and health requirements
• Requires the ability to operate large equipment and direct a complex and diverse workforce in a fast-paced environment
• Requires problem-solving skills to respond quickly and effectively to operational issues
• Requires the ability to follow instructions in a fast-paced environment and be available to work varied hours and days
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively with the workforce and other staff
• Requires the ability to analyze and troubleshoot operations
• A valid driver's license is required

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings, and nights
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures of hot and cold, extremely dusty conditions, and occasionally, conditions of high levels of noise
• The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast-moving equipment
• The ability to drive 50%
• The ability to operate various types of equipment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees (and their families)
• Basic life and accidental death insurance
• Paid disability insurance, including paid parental leave if eligible
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid sick and vacation time, and company holidays if eligible
• Paid bereavement leave and paid jury duty
• 401k plan and retirement plan for eligible employees
• Discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses dependent on position