Forklift Operator (Loudon, TN) - Austin Industrial
Forklift Operator (Loudon, TN) - Austin Industrial
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Job Description
Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance construction and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil gas chemical food agriculture power and manufacturing industries. Our team of employee-owners equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures helps owners optimize safety productivity profit margins and cost-efficiency.
Forklift Operator
The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a stationary or traveling Forklift to lift move position and reposition loads. Depresses buttons lifts levers and ensures load is safely loaded to Forklift before making any lift. Move products equipment or materials to and from industrial work areas by performing the following essential duties and duties may be assigned.
Specific Duties and 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.
- Cleans maintains and lubricates 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.
- Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
- Operate Forklift according to signals from helper.
- Start and stop Forklift engine.
- Must be able to perform work wearing personnel protective equipment. Including but not limited to the following: rain gear chemical protective clothing supplied air and air purifying respirators safety harness sand blast hoods fire resistant coveralls hard hat ear plugs and safety glasses.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body able to reach overhead able to work in various positions including but not limited to stooping standing bending over sitting kneeling squatting; use hands to handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; work at heights; balance for extended periods of time.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required for this Position:
Education no minimum education requirements.
Experience 1 year of operating experience.
Must pass drug screen and background check as condition of employment.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
We offer excellent benefits including medical dental life and disability insurance and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about Austin please go to Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Austin Industrial
Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance construction and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil gas chemical food agriculture power and manufacturing industries.
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This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies search firms or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e. payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
