Forklift Driver bei AmeriTex Pipe & Products

This role is responsible for loading and unloading tools and materials in specific areas within the manufacturing facility and the yard. Responsible for ensuring equipment and/or product is set in its designated area(s) in a safe & timely manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to: 

• Follows safety guidelines and procedures set for this role.
• Always wears the assigned PPE and follows the PPE guidelines set by the business.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• Does not operate any equipment, machinery, or tool(s) if he/she has not been trained to operate.
• Operates industrial vehicles and equipment following the manufacturing and safety guidelines set by the business.
• Communicates and escalates equipment failure or malfunction immediately to the maintenance team.
• Inspects the industrial vehicle before using it and reports misfunctions immediately to the immediate supervisor or the maintenance team.
• Transports raw materials, parts, and finished goods to designated area(s).
• Moves product and/or materials manually as required.
• Loads and unloads designated trailers and/or route trucks.
• Maintains all finished goods organized and accessible when working on the yard.
• Follows LOTO and OSHA requirements outlined by the EHS department and based on the Standard Operating Procedures for this equipment.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Department Lead, Supervisor, Manager, or a member of the Management Team.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED desirable but not required.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 12 months of certification as an Industrial Vehicle Driver.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• LOTO Certification desirable but not required.
• LOTO Certification will be provided by AmeriTex after the Team Member joins the business.

Team Member must be qualified to operate machinery by AmeriTex Pipe & Products by completing training in classroom setting and observed operation of specific equipment prior to being considered “Qualified to Operate” any Powered Industrial Truck or other Heavy Machinery.