Forklift Operator en Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad, Inc. (CORP)

SUMMARY:
The person in this position operates a forklift to load and unload trucks and railcars. He or she may need to do heavy lifting, climbing, balancing, and other physically demanding work. He or she must understand and follow safety procedures at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Operate forklift to load and unload trucks and railcars, working outdoors in all weather conditions
•Climb ladders, balance atop railcars, walk on narrow surfaces, and perform a variety of movements (stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, reaching, pushing and pulling)
•Inspect forklift and perform light repairs if needed; maintain daily inspection reports
•Complete job briefing and update as job changes
•Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times; check PPE for defects
•Watch for and report any safety issues or PPE defects to manager
•Be familiar with all products handled in yard and warehouse, including MSDS sheets
•Load and unload trucks and stage material to be loaded on railcar; includes lifting up to fifty pounds and throwing heavy cables
•Verify tallies and PO number on all trucks tickets; sign and date; ensure truck drivers sign and date; fill out bill of lading for outbound trucks
•Load railcars per diagram per customer request; load outbound trucks
•Work with other employees to move railcars for additional loading and unloading
•Keep up with paperwork from railcars/trucks and turn in to manager at end of day
•Put material away according to inventory; maintain inventory and notify manager if discrepancies arise
•Take note of any damaged material when it is received and notify manager
•Maintain a safe and orderly work environment; watch out for individuals in the work zone, and be mindful of others’ safety
•Keep work area clean; keep yard picked up; empty trash as needed in offices as well as yard; mow, weed, and spray as needed
•Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
•Good oral and written communication skills
•Ability to read and write legibly
•Ability to do basic math
•Ability to follow safety procedures
•Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
•Body agility; ability to ascend and descend ladders and to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, reach, push, and pull
•Ability to balance on high and/or narrow areas
•Physical strength; ability to lift up to fifty pounds and to throw a cable that weighs up to ten pounds in the air approximately twelve feet

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:
•Forklift certification (to be evaluated every three years unless an incident merits additional training and retesting)

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.