We are seeking a qualified Mobile Equipment Operator 1 for our operations in Bay Minette, Alabama. This role operates a knuckleboom, wheel loader, or front-end loader by performing the following duties. The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes, bulldozers and other heavy industrial equipment.
Principal Responsibilities:
Load, unload, sort and transport material while following quality, environmental, safety and production expectations
Accurately move material to and from processing equipment, railroad cars, trucks, treating trams, storage bins and other areas as required
Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus
Positions forks, lifting platform or other lifting device under, over or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, product or materials and transports load to designated area
Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device
Will participate and know importance of consistent bin/sku management principals
Will participate in FIFO expectations while handling inventory
Will participate in physical inventories when applicable
Assists in moving of treatment charges for storage, loading and unloading
Assists in maintenance and service of mobile equipment as required, including inspections, fueling, safety and cleaning as required
Trains peers in equipment operation
Documents and reports mechanical operation and maintenance requirements of equipment
Participates and contributes to company safety program
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: Mobile heavy equipment operator experience with wood products preferred. *Must have front-end loader or tractor experience.
License/Certification: PIE certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Good eye/hand coordination
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions