Forklift Operator - 3rd shift - Omaha, NE

About the role

Forklift Operators are responsible for stacking and retrieving supplies and materials. This is a non-exempt role reporting to the Foreman, with assigned duties according to specific procedures and work checked frequently.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of supervisor
• Document and maintain inventory
• Ensure production area organization and cleanliness
• Move hand and foot levers to control diesel, electric, or gasoline operating equipment
• Interpret hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed
• Read and interpret load charts
• May be required to manipulate equipment on unleveled working surfaces
• Perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines/equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Schedule

Sunday - Friday morning (10:00 PM to 6:30 AM). Occasional overtime during the busy season.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Minimum of 1 year experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferably one (1) to three (3) years of experience in specified skill
• Basic knowledge of hand signals
• Understands load capacity of extend boom forklifts
• Knowledge of 4-wheel drive systems on extend boom forklifts
• NCCER or NCCCO certifications and/or Turner Industries qualifications required
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• Job site safety requirements (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others at the workplace

Physical requirements

• Climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level
• Maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.
• Reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials
• Coordinating the movement of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment
• Lifting 30-50 lbs. from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead
• Carrying objects, tools, etc.
• Standing, sitting, walking
• Seeing with or without correction
• Hearing with or without correction
• Following set procedures and standards
• Applying basic mathematical skills
• Planning work
• Comparing and understanding differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects
• Picturing and evaluating solid objects from drawings or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked
• Following oral and/or written directions, plans and blueprints
• Reading and writing
• Ability to recognize and report safety hazards