Forklift Operator I - FSL

Transportation Partners & Logistics; Tipton (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Partners & Logistics in Tipton, IN is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator Laborer to join our hands-on site team. You will work with skilled trades, follow safety protocols, and support lifting and material handling tasks.

On-site responsibilities include unloading, staging supplies, operating hand and power tools, and directing traffic near work zones. The role requires good communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work with a diverse crew in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 1 year of crane/rigging field experience preferred.
• Experience around heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily safety meeting.
• Assist skilled workers with rigging, tagging, or spotter duties.
• Unload and distribute materials as directed by supervisor.
• Prepare layout areas for lifting, handling, and ground clearing.
• Operate various hand and power tools.
• Direct traffic around work zones.
• Perform housekeeping and site cleanup.
• Support in general job-related duties.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Diversity awareness

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

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.

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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