Heavy Equipment Operator (2nd Shift)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices to prevent injuries or damage
• Operates traveling or stationary material handlers and heavy equipment as needed to lift, move, and position various materials and equipment; observes load hookup and determines safe load capacities
• Performs pre-start checks and maintains records
• Ensures that outside areas kept neat and clean, and scraps and yard debris are appropriately recycled or disposed
• Reports safety hazards immediately
• Affords assistance to customers in unloading, provides delivery status information, inventory availability, and answers related questions
• Other responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Work Experience: 3-5 years industry-related experience with tools and equipment as required
• Skills and Knowledge: Good communication skills in English and ability to comprehend and follow written procedures, container labels and safety precautions; Good attention to detail; Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency; Basic math; Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to equipment operations; Ability to learn to recognize and classify metals such as brass, copper, stainless steel, aluminum and other metals; Able to lift and carry up to 25lbs frequently and on occasion up to 80lbs; Must be able to meet the physical demands of this position; Must be willing to learn and strictly follow all company safety procedures