Equipment Operator

ABM Industries; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries in Ghent, Kentucky is seeking a forklift operator to load and unload materials, move goods to storage areas and assist with inventory control. You will operate a forklift to transfer loads between trucks, rail cars, and storage locations within the facility.

Applicants with limited experience are welcome; ABM is veteran-friendly and encourages those re-entering the workforce to apply. Safety training and opportunities for growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and handling inventory safely.
• Ability to follow storage and inventory control instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas.
• Transport material or equipment within the facility and to designated areas.
• Move goods on pallets or crates and stack in correct storage bays.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory handling

Job description

Operate a forklift to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities.
Transport material or equipment to and from designated areas in the facility loading and unloading goods from vehicles such as trucks or aircraft.
Moving goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility stacking goods in the correct storage bays following inventory control instructions.
Checking loads are secure stacking empty pallets, performing daily equipment checks such as recharging the trucks battery

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply.