MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH OPERATING A BIG LOADER, LIFTING 50 LBS CONSISTANTLY, AND WORKING OUTSIDE. Currently, a CAT 966 w/ 8 ft forks is being used
Position Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Loader and Telehandler Operator/ Material Handler to join our team in Sweetwater, TX. The purpose of this role is to help establish and maintain a laydown yard. The Operator will be responsible for handling, moving, and storing various non-hazardous materials in our outdoor laydown yard. Key responsibilities include loading and unloading transport items, recording inventory statuses, and ensuring deliveries match material requests accurately.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Verify the accuracy of quantity and quality of incoming deliveries.
- Label products and place them accordingly.
- Identify and locate the right products during the delivery process.
- Maintain a well-organized and updated account of stock and inventory.
- Conduct regular maintenance to keep all material handling equipment in the best condition.
- Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
- Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage during transit, using hand tools.
- Convey materials to or from storage or work sites to designated areas, using a hand truck, electric dolly, or other devices.
- Assemble crates to contain products using hand tools.
- Operate heavy construction equipment as necessary.
Job Requirements:
- Forklift certification.
- Ability to operate heavy construction equipment (telehandler, large wheel loader-35 ton with forks)
- Experience work exclusively outside
- Sufficient mobility, strength, flexibility, hearing, and sight to access all job-relevant areas and perform routine activities necessary to deliver required results.
- Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and model effective team behavior.
