Forklift Operator I - FSL

Transportation Partners & Logistics; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Partners & Logistics in El Dorado, Kansas is seeking a Forklift Operator Laborer. The role requires the ability to perform various physical labor tasks in support of the site and work with skilled workers. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a team-driven attitude.

Responsibilities include unloading materials, assisting skilled workers, and ensuring site safety. A High School Diploma and experience with heavy equipment are preferred. The position may require lifting up to 50 pounds and working in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Sufficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily safety meetings.
• Assists skilled workers with various tasks.
• Unloads and distributes materials.
• Prepares layout areas for construction.
• Operates hand and power tools.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a hard‑working and flexible candidate to join our Team as a Forklift Operator Laborer. You’ll get to work with skilled workers and strong field leadership. Our laborers perform a wide range of physical labor tasks in support of the site.

Job Responsibilities

• Participates in daily safety meetings.
• Participates in Job Safety Analysis.
• Assists skilled workers as assigned, including rigging, tagline duty, spotter duty, and carrying lumber and materials.
• Unloads materials such as boxes, pallets, lumber, posts, bags of cement, and other consumables and distributes them to appropriate locations as identified by a supervisor, project plans, or specifications.
• Assists in preparing layout areas where lifting and handling, storage, and ground‑clearing operations will take place.
• Prepares layout areas for construction by properly measuring, marking, or recording openings or distances.
• Prepares tools and materials for skilled workers.
• Cleans and prepares specific areas of the job site, which may include digging trenches, removing debris and trash, or removing hazardous materials.
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Directs traffic near, in, or around work zones.
• Signals equipment operators to assist with alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
• Performs housekeeping of work area and site location.
• Performs other job‑related duties.

Qualifications

• Sufficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Sufficient organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Team‑driven attitude.
• Ability to work with a diverse team.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma preferred.
• At least one year of related crane and rigging field experience preferred.
• At least one year of experience working around heavy equipment preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods in potential extreme weather.
• Must be able to frequently climb up and down a ladder for heights up to 20 feet while possibly carrying loads.
• Must be able to enter and exit tight areas for the purpose of rigging loads.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to work beyond normal operating hours as determined by business demands.

TAKKION is an Equal Opportunity Employer.