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Full-timeDescription
Main Purpose:
The Forklift Operator operates light to medium lifting equipment (hydraulic cherry pickers and/or forklifts) safely and efficiently.
Essential Functions:
- Operate and utilize the forklift to pick up and/or move heavy objects and lift to different heights
- Perform rigging duties on occasions when riggers are not available to set-up for certain lifting assignments
- Inspect assigned forklift to ensure that it has proper lubricants, fuel, etc. and to report any problems that will need immediate attention by the mechanic/maintenance department
- Check switches and gears to ensure that equipment operates safely and to report any/or all problems
- Standby in equipment after either lifting personnel or materials into position
- Utilize foot controls and hand controls, along with steering to safety and efficiently operate forklifts
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
Benefits Offered:
- Earned Wage Access
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Safety Awards
- Company Store
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Requirements
Physical Requirements:
- Standing
- Walking
- Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping
- Pushing and Pulling
- Reaching, forward and overhead
- Climbing
- Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing
- Lifting - employees must lift to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds
Job Requirements:
- Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Valid TWIC card
Desirable Experience, Education, and Training:
- 1+ years experience in the industry
- Forklift Certification preferred
- Highschool diploma or GED
Tools, Equipment, and Technology:
- Forklift
- Rigging tools and equipment
Environmental Conditions:
80% to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc. They may also be exposed to fumes (Paint, paint thinners, diesel, /or gas, etc.)Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities.
Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.
