Forklift Operator - Shipyard Lifting & Stacking

General Dynamics NASSCO; California; On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego is seeking a forklift operator to drive gasoline or diesel powered industrial trucks to lift, stack, or tier equipment and materials throughout the shipyard, including occasional personnel in a basket.

Must follow written and visual instructions in English, operate hand and foot controls, pass required tests for the operator's license, and be able to work any shift while aboard the ship under construction. Safety and alertness are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires previous experience or training.
• Must be able to follow and understand written (in English) and visual instructions.
• Good driving skills needed.
• Must be able to operate hand and foot controls.
• Ability to work any shift required.
• Must be able to work on-board ship while under construction.
• Ability to hear warning signals, read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations and warnings are required.
• Must be able to pass written and hands-on tests instruction to receive required operator's license.
• Ability to read and understand material shipping documents is required.

Responsibilities

• Uses forklift to push, pull, lift, stack or tier merchandise, equipment, or bulk materials in warehouse, shipyard, or on-board ship.
• Drives truck and controls movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forms or lifting platform under loaded pallets, skids, or boxes.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lift forks or lifting platform.
• Inspects forklift daily for mechanical and fluid deficiencies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safe driving

Reading instructions

Hand/foot controls

Tools

Radio communication

Forklift safety checks

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego is seeking a forklift operator to drive gasoline or diesel powered industrial trucks to lift, stack, or tier equipment and materials throughout the shipyard, including occasional personnel in a basket.

Must follow written and visual instructions in English, operate hand and foot controls, pass required tests for the operator's license, and be able to work any shift while aboard the ship under construction. Safety and alertness are essential.