Operator - Austin Industrial Decatur, IL (CDL and passenger endorsement Required) West

About the role

Austin Industries is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team. This position operates standup or sit-down Forklifts to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. Responsibilities include driving Forklifts to worksites, unloading trucks, placing blocks and outriggers, and operating Forklifts according to signals from helpers.

Responsibilities

• Operate standup or sit-down Forklift under general supervision.
• Manipulate or depress cane controls to regulate speed and direction of Forklift and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Report repairs for Forklift as needed.
• Inspect Forklift for safety issues daily.
• Determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Clean, maintain, and lubricate equipment.
• Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and all other necessary paperwork.
• Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
• Drive trucks to worksites and unload trucks.
• Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
• Move levers and pedals to move Forklift on chassis to raise and lower Forklift Forks to raise and lower load-line.
• Operate Forklift according to signals from helper.
• Start and stop Forklift engine.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• No minimum education requirements.
• 1+ year of operating experience required.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. Austin Industries is an equal opportunity employer and 100% employee-owned company. Learn more about our employee-ownership structure at this link.

About Austin Industries

Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial, and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history and stands on core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service, and Excellence in Safety. Learn more about our history, culture, and operations at this link.

Contact Information

No third-party inquiries accepted. Austin Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. For accessibility needs, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.