Forklift Operator I - FSL

Takkion TP&L Holdings LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and logistics company in Memphis is hiring a Forklift Operator Laborer who will assist skilled workers and ensure safety on the job site. Responsibilities include unloading materials, preparing work areas, and operating tools. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and communication skills, with at least one year of relevant experience preferred. The position requires physical strength and the ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Sufficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Sufficient organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Team-driven attitude.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily safety meetings.
• Assists skilled workers with tasks.
• Prepares tools and materials for skilled workers.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Team-driven attitude

Ability to work with a diverse team

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

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 meeting.
• Participate in Job Safety Analysis
• Assist skilled workers as assigned. This may include responsibilities such as rigging, tagline duty, spotter duty, carrying lumber and materials.
• Unloads materials that are delivered 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 area where lifting and handling, storage, and ground clearing operations will take place.
• Prepares layout area where construction will take place by properly measuring, marking, or recording openings or distances.
• Prepares tools and materials for skilled workers.
• Cleans and prepares specific areas of jobsite as assigned, this may include digging trenches; cleaning up 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 operator 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.

Requirements

• 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 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