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Wells · 2 weeks ago

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Kissimmee, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Wells is a company that empowers its team members to deliver exceptional client experiences in the design and construction industry. The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift over rough terrain, unloading and stacking materials, and performing safety inspections.

ManufacturingReal Estate

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Operate the Forklift in a safe and appropriate manner on rough terrain

Unload and stack material by raising and lowering the lifting device

Position forks, lifting platforms, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, boxes, or other materials

Move levers, shift gears, depress the pedal, and maneuver the steering wheel to operate the equipment

Perform safety inspections on forklifts

Assists in the steel shop with other duties such as palletizing materials, loading and unloading trucks, painting, organizing materials, and other assignments as requested or required by supervisor

Qualification

Forklift operationConstruction experienceSafety inspectionsPhysical staminaTeamwork

Required

High school diploma or equivalent but not required

Experience operating a forklift in a construction setting preferred

Forklift Certificate preferred but not required

Operate the Forklift in a safe and appropriate manner on rough terrain

Unload and stack material by raising and lowering the lifting device

Position forks, lifting platforms, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, boxes, or other materials

Move levers, shift gears, depress the pedal, and maneuver the steering wheel to operate the equipment

Perform safety inspections on forklifts

Assist in the steel shop with other duties such as palletizing materials, loading and unloading trucks, painting, organizing materials, and other assignments as requested or required by supervisor

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, twist, and walk, must be able to use various hand tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance on elevated surfaces; and stoop, kneel, squat, crouch or crawl

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Constant and continual medium to heavy manual, physical labor is required for this position

Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements

Moderate to high risk of safety precautions

Moderate to high exposure to production environment

Wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions (weather related) (plant specific)

Ability to work outside year-round (plant specific)