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Oldcastle APG, Inc. Forklift Operator / Tylertown 501237 in Tylertown, Mississippi
This Position is a job for an Equipment Operator with a company located in Tylertown, MS.
Summary: Operates heavy equipment as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations mandated by safety policies and procedures to produce a superior product.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Read job specifications to determine operator adjustments and material requirements. Sets stops or guides to specific lengths as indicated by scale, rule or templates. Observes equipment operation to detect machine malfunction. Performs routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling and cleaning. Inspect and complete equipment report daily. Make sure all housekeeping is maintained in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area. Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment. Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.
Requirements / Education / Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job. High school diploma or GED equivalent; a minimum of two years of related experience in trades specific to job requirements; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to pass an internal certification program. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to be a self-starter and work independently. Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Maintain a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work assignments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee will be required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee may frequently stand on their feet. The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 65 lbs. from the ground level. The need to lift over 65 lbs. may arise from time to time -- should this be the case, employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to safely lift. The employee must have the capability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and your whole body -- bending, crouching, climbing - using steps and ladders, pushing pulling, stooping and reaching.
Benefits: Highly competitive base pay. Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs. Group retirement savings program. Health and wellness programs. A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity