Loader/Driver

About the Role

Assist the shipping department in loading/unloading distribution and storage of materials and products using forklifts, etc. Responsible for leading a group of workers, assisting supervisor in organizing workload, labor force, scheduling of work, planning, etc.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload and distribute materials and finished products using forklifts, dolly cars, etc.
• Count and verify loads from invoices.
• Pick parts from instructions, bill of materials or lists then transport materials into fabrication area(s) as required.
• Loaders are to be experienced, or equivalent, in performing specialist and helper duties.
• Handle materials as directed.
• Occasional direction of work towards others on projects may be required.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required.
• Certified to operate forklift.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions regarding daily functions, safety rules and regulations, and possible hazardous conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Can demonstrate competency with structural shapes, sizes, grades, weights, bills of material, etc.
• Knowledge in loading and unloading of trucks, barges, and railcars.
• Maintain safe and efficient work methods, know the capacity and limitation of all hoisting equipment, clamps, and slings.
• Proficient in forklift operation of 15,500lbs or larger.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, carry, or maneuver objects; difficult objects will be lifted with the assistance of mechanical means or additional manpower.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb.
• Capable of working from ladders and scaffolding.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to excessive noise, welding gases and fumes, and varying weather conditions.
• Proper protective equipment will be provided as necessary.
• While in production areas, exposed to all types of weather conditions, noise, dusts and odors.

Benefits

• Medical
• RX
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Life
• AD&D
• Pension
• EAP
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

Hourly rate: $30.31

Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.