Forklift Operator Concrete Manufacturing

Jensen-Infrastructure; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Infrastructure is seeking a Forklift Driver to operate heavy forklifts outdoors, moving products in and out of the shop and loading delivery trucks. You will collaborate with yard, production, and office teams, while becoming the product expert on loading and inventory placement.

The role emphasizes safety, proper rigging, load capacity awareness, and daily inspections. We value individuals who seek a long-term career with a committed, growing company.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy-capacity forklifts in manufacturing/construction environments.
• Knowledge of load capacities and safe rigging practices.
• Safety-conscious with strict adherence to safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move products in and out of the shop and load trucks.
• Collaborate with yard, production, and office teams.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and keep work areas clean and organized.

Job description

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOINGThe Forklift Driver is a key position at Jensen Infrastructure. Working outdoors, our forklift driver moves products in and out of the shop and safely loads delivery trucks. You quickly become the product expert – knowing what things are, how they’re loaded and where they go in inventory.You’ll collaborate with the yard, production, and office teams, and interact with truck drivers and vendors.A highlight of your day to day will include:Previous experience operating heavy-capacity forklifts in a manufacturing, construction, or precast concrete environment preferred.Choosing and utilizing the proper forklift, based on weight, to load, unload, transport, and stack material in appropriate areas.Basic understanding of load capacities, weight distribution, and safe rigging practices.Operating forklift in production areas in a safe manner, always abiding by the speed limits and safety policies.Moving finished products and supplies from departments to yard or to trucks for loading.Completing daily forklift inspections and keeping work areas organized and clean.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORYou’re enthusiastic and motivated in a fast-paced environment. You understand the controls and limitations of forklifts. Operating multiple size lifts, moving large/awkward/heavy products doesn’t scare you. You have excellent judgement with weight limitations. You don’t take shortcuts. You’re safety conscious not just for yourself, but for your team.We’re open to individuals who aren’t just looking for their next job, they’re looking to build a career. You want an opportunity to showcase your skill set with a solid company who will invest in you. In our culture – everyone matters.ALL ABOUT JENSEN INFRASTRUCTUREMuch like you, our founder, Don Jensen was looking for a way to support his family, so he started his Company in 1968. Since founded, we’ve been supporting communities across Nevada, California, Arizona, Washington, Missouri, and Hawaii.Jensen Infrastructure likely has an impact on your daily life. We build culverts to take water away from your neighborhoods, underground utility boxes to hold cables, and manholes to allow workers access to the sewers deep below the roads we drive on. And that’s just a small sample of what we do at Jensen on a daily basis.When you work at one of Jensen’s many locations, you will enjoy the close relationships and camaraderie of a small company while being part of a larger, well-established, growing company.We are committed to ensuring employment practices that promote equal opportunities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations during your interview process.