Heavy Equipment Operator

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Safely maneuvers large machinery like cranes, lifts, overhead cranes, telehandlers, forklifts, and other equipment, involving material handling, site preparation, maintenance, and daily inspections.
• Operate equipment in a fast-paced environment both indoor and outdoor while picking, setting, rigging, loading, unloading, traveling, and stacking manufacturing product.
• Prepares and maintains a safe work environment with communication between teams and external partners, using dunnage and other lifts as needed.
• Performs daily and periodic inspections of work area, equipment, and rigging.
• Identifies and communicates the need for maintenance, repair, or replacement of equipment, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity.
• Follows all safety guidelines and regulations including wearing PPE and using hand signals, radios, and other communication.
• Reports all safety issues and near misses.
• Collaborates with manufacturing and support leads to ensure efficient product flow and deadlines are met.
• Documents work performed, product placement, maintenance paperwork, and other documentation.
• Offers suggestions for improvement such as equipment needed, space saving techniques, and communication paths.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in all environments.
• Mechanical aptitude (previous work history in construction, farm, any type of environment).
• Experience operating heavy machinery.
• High level of attention to detail with focus on safety and quality.
• A track-record of working safely, and helping others work safely, too.
• Able to communicate effectively, written and verbally, with teammates and external partners.
• Familiarity with blueprints, site plans, and safety codes.
• You like to work in a team, helping wherever needed; but you can also self-start and work on your own.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Willing to contribute ideas to make job and other jobs easier, better, safer, and/or faster.