Small Forklift Operator

Resumen:

This position operates a small forklift machine for all operations. Required to be proficient in the safe handling and transfer of general cargo in the terminal, on vessels, on and off trailers, in and out of vans, railcars and containers.

Calificaciones:

Candidate Requirements:

Three or more (3+) months of employment in a cargo handling environment, preferably in the maritime sector.

A valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Must be able to effectively communicate with Supervisors and co-workers

Ability to work a flexible schedule, extended hours, nights, holidays, and/or weekends as needed.

Ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative.

TWIC required

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

The employee is continuously required to sit (while driving), grasp and exercise eye-hand coordination and eye- hand-foot coordination.

The employee is frequently required to reach forward, exercise repetitive foot and wrist motion and finger dexterity.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, bend forward, squat, twist, and reach overhead and pinch.

The employee must frequently lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus and work in all weather conditions and season

Responsabilidades:

Demonstrates competency operating <=12K forklift that includes:

Proper mounting/dismounting of machine while maintaining three points of contact.

Proper startup and shutdown of forklift (seatbelt, neutral when starting/stopping, lowers forklift blades to ground and sets brake when parking).

Proper use of controls (clutch, inching, tilt, lift, attachments, steering).

Proper stacking of load (approaches load squarely, stacks straight and squarely, and to safe height, deposits load safely, does not move until forks are level and lowered).

Proper loading /unloading a trailer or van/railcar/container/other (checks the dock plate, condition of the floor/deck, trailer chocks, jack stands, and brakes if applicable, and maneuvers safely in tight quarters).

Ensures truck drive is outside of cab and visible to operator before loading or unloading

Checks equipment in accordance to forklift checklist procedures to ensure it is properly maintained and is safe to operate.

Communicates any issues with machine to supervisor or maintenance

Follows proper procedures for an “unattended” machine.

Ensures machine is operated within safe working load limits at all times

Follows all company safety requirements/policies.

Understands and complies with Company “Stop Work Authority” policy

Maintains awareness of all surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people, traffic, debris or obstructions, etc.) at all times.

Reviews all shipments upon arrival and inform supervisor immediately of any damages to cargo.

Ensures that cargo is loaded in appropriate container or trailer for shipment.

Performs additional related duties, as assigned, which may or may not include operating a forklift.

Permanent