The Operator is responsible for operating a Pettibone forklift to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. The Operator controls machine functions by pressing buttons as well as manipulating levers and pedals. The Operator will be required safely move the steel around in way that is needed to support operations such as loading and unloading trucks.  The Pettibone operator is to always have full control of the equipment and the load that it is carrying in a professional, safe manner and will maximize productivity by planning moves to be the most efficient.

• Operate Pettibone forklift.
• Perform daily safety check of equipment.
• Obey all safety rules.
• Operate Pettibone to load and unload material off trucks.
• All material to be put away in the correct locations.
• Operate Pettibone to move material around the yard..
• Work with colleagues to steam line the workflow.
• Housekeeping: General clean-up of warehouse and work area.
• Participate in continuous improvement and monthly safety meetings.
• Correctly complete paperwork.
• Communicate with team members to ensure orders are successfully filled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

• Prior experience a plus but not required.

Other:

• Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock when in the operations or laboratory areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.