Pipe Yard Heavy Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

EHC is currently looking for a Pipe Yard Heavy Forklift Operator for a client in the Odessa, TX area.

Job Summary:

Perform an array of functions that may include receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing and retrieving stock in outdoor pipe yard.

Qualifications:

• 3 - 5 years of warehouse related experience in shipping and receiving
• 3+ years of forklift experience
• Forklift Certification required
• Experience handling pipe (both carbon and stainless steel) a plus
• Excellent work ethic: ability to work self-directed and as a flexible team player
• Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed
• A minimum of 40 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Assist shipping and receiving unloading trucks and checking in merchandise
• Sort and place material or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to organizational standards
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat, sweep, dust and mop. Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times
• Wear the proper safety equipment at all times
• Any other duties as requested by respective supervisor and/or manager

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
• Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50 lbs. Occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs. (with the proper lifting equipment)
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.

You should be proficient in:

• Shipping/Receiving
• Warehouse Experience
• Material Handler Experience
• Distribution Experience
• Loading and Unloading Vehicles
• Heavy Material Handling
• Forklift Licensed
• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Forklifts