Forklift Operator-Dock - Annual salary range $50,000 - $60,000 - TAMKO
Dallas, TX
About the Job
Description
Summary of essential job functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may also be assigned.
• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting devices.
• Weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
• Manually load or unload materials on/off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
• Lubricate truck, recharge batteries, fill fuel tank, and replace liquefied gas tanks.
• Perform daily pre-operation inspection of forklifts.
• Conduct inventory of goods/materials and supply workers with materials as needed.
• Sweep and clean designated areas in the office and warehouse.
• Transport products to and from remote storage areas.
• Work overtime as needed.
Requirements
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
The physical requirements/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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to position
himself/herself to operate, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or or maintain heavy plant equipment. This may require climbing stairs/ladders, bending, kneeling, crawling, and/or stooping. The employee must be able to inspect equipment and detect equipment malfunctions, as well as utilize tools to repair and maintain equipment.
• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. The worker may be exposed to extreme cold for periods of more than one hour where the temperature is below 32 degrees. The worker may be subjected to extreme heat for period of more than one hour where the temperature is more than 100 degrees. The worker may also be exposed to sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level. Hazards may include: proximity to moving mechanical parts or vehicles, electrical current, working in high places, and possible exposure to chemicals. The worker may be subject to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, etc. There may be exposure to oils and other cutting fluids. The worker is required to wear steel-toed boots, hard-hat, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
In addition to an attractive wage, this position offers a competitive benefits package including Group Health and Life Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, a Flexible Benefits Plan, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match, a Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and other benefits.
This job description is subject to change at any time.