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GENEVA PIPE COMPANY Industrial Forklift Operator III in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Get ready to grow with us!
Northwest Pipe Company is the nations leading manufacturer of water infrastructure productsand with over 50 years of experience, were just getting started! Our business is growing, and were looking for great people to grow with us. Were immediately seeking an Industrial
Forklift Operator
to join our Geneva Pipe and Precast team inSalt Lake City, UT.
WE OFFER:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
- Weekly Paycheck
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Bonus Potential
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (day 1 of employment)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for Career Advancement
Values-Driven Culture Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety
OUR VALUES:
- Accountability is evident when we do what we say we are going to do and people accept responsibility for their actions. We do not point fingers and blame others. We own our actions.
- Commitment is not only promising to do something, but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.
Teamwork is essential for comp eting in a challenging and constantly changing business environment. Working together across all job functions is critical to achieving our success.
ABOUT THE JOB:
Under ongoing supervision, loads and unloads large concrete products and accessories onto flatbed trucks and trailers. Employee may be asked to load or unload other materials as required by the facility
.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Loads materials and equipment safely and efficiently on vehicles.
- Unloads materials and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Moves product, materials, and equipment safely.
- Prepares vehicles and equipment for loads.
- Cuts materials in a safe manner to ensure safe transport of product and equipment
- Counts and marks all materials.
- Operates forklifts, cranes, and other heavy equipment in a safe manner.
- Participates in all inventories.
- Performs other duties as needed by the Production Supervisor.
- Conducts safety audits.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Ability to read preventive maintenance sheets and instruction manuals.
- Writes we ekly preventive maintenance reports.
- Uses verbal communication skills on the radio and in working with Laborers, other drivers, and associates from other departments.
- Reads pipe numbers and other markings, including fractions, tape measure, calculates peak loads and rigging loads.
Operates forklifts, spreader bar, grease gun, and gas pump.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
:
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain upon employment.
- Ability to certify on Grader/Loader and other various industrial powered vehicles.
Overhead Crane certification or ability to obtain upon employment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Our organization maintains a drug-free workplace.Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior o the close date.
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity