Forklift Operator

NEBCO Realty Group; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Insurance Benefits

Retirement Plans

PAID Time Off

On the Job Training

Job summary

Concrete Industries, Inc. is looking for a forklift operator to join their pipe division. This position operates a rough terrain lift truck in a safe and efficient manner while yarding Concrete Industries pipe and manhole products and materials.

Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Responsibilities include loading and unloading, coordinating storage, and performing daily inspections with a focus on OSHA and NEBCO safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of forklift operation experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift certification must be obtained within 3 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Operates a lift truck in a safe and efficient manner through levers and pedals to drive the vehicle and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, or other lifting device under, over, or around products, or materials and transports load to designated area.
• Coordinates storage of concrete products with other yard staff.
• Accurately loads concrete pipe and manhole products for shipment in accordance with Concrete Industries and D.O.T. shipping practices.
• Removes waste material and waste product to maintain a clean yard.
• Assists with maintenance and repairs of pertinent equipment.
• Performs daily inspections and reports maintenance that may be required or performs minor repairs.
• Follows all OSHA, NEBCO, and Concrete Industries safety and human resource policies, programs, and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Basic math

Communication skills

Education

GED

Job description

Concrete Industries, Inc., a NEBCO Company, is one of the region’s premier suppliers of high-quality structural concrete building and bridge girder systems, concrete pipe, rebar, and other building materials for the construction industry. Serving the greater Nebraska area, as well as parts of Iowa, Colorado, Missouri and Kansas, also specializes in high-strength, pre-stressed hollowcore slabs, as well as various types of insulated wall panels. For more information, visit www.concreteindustries.com . For more information about NEBCO, Inc., visit www.nebcoinc.com .

Job Summary

Concrete Industries, Inc. is looking for a forklift operator to join their pipe division. This position operates a rough terrain lift truck in a safe and efficient manner while yarding Concrete Industries pipe and manhole products and materials. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates a lift truck in a safe and efficient manner through levers and pedals to drive the vehicle and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, or other lifting device under, over, or around products, or materials and transports load to designated area.
• Coordinates storage of concrete products with other yard staff.
• Accurately loads concrete pipe and manhole products for shipment in accordance with Concrete Industries and D.O.T. shipping practices.
• Removes waste material and waste product to maintain a clean yard.
• Assists with maintenance and repairs of pertinent equipment.
• Performs daily inspections and reports maintenance that may be required or performs minor repairs.
• Follows all OSHA, NEBCO, and Concrete Industries safety and human resource policies, programs, and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and
• one year of related experience operating forklift; or
• equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver’s License
• Forklift certification will need to be obtained within 3 months of hire date.

Other Qualifications

• Must have safety awareness and the ability to assure work is performed according to department safety standards.
• Must have excellent depth perception to load and onload materials without damaging the load.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Must have general maintenance knowledge and ability.
• Must be self motivated and able to follow directions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills; simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division is required.
• Ability to follow supervisory directions and realize safe operating procedures.
• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Condition of Employment

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications. Approval of pre-employment reference, background checks and post offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.

Accessibility

Phone: Call us at 402-434-1212
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