Forklift Operator (Transportation)

General Dynamics NASSCO; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Onsite health services

Job summary

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com in San Diego seeks a Warehouse/ forklift operator to move and stack materials around the shipyard and aboard ships. You will operate forklifts, drive the vehicle, and ensure safe handling of cargo during loading, unloading, and staging activities.

The role requires following written instructions, maintaining safety standards, and passing required tests for licensing. All shifts are required, with a focus on reliability in a high-noise industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Requires prior forklift experience or training.
• Must be able to read and understand written (in English) and visual instructions.
• Must pass written and hands-on tests to receive required operator's license.
• Ability to read and understand material shipping documents.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to push, pull, lift, stack or tier merchandise, equipment, or bulk materials.
• Drive truck and control movement of lifting equipment.
• Position forms or lifting platforms under loaded pallets, skids, or boxes.
• Unload and stack material by raising/lowering lift forks or platforms.
• Inspect forklift daily for mechanical and fluid deficiencies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading instructions

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

Operator's license

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Company: National Steel and Shipbuilding Com

Job Posting End Date: Until Filled

Shift: All shifts

Security Clearance: No Clearance required

Summary

Drives gasoline or diesel powered industrial truck equipped with forklift blades used to lift, stack, or tier equipment and materials throughout the shipyard. Occasionally lift personnel in basket as well. Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

Qualification Standards

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.

• 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.

Materials, Tools Equipment, Work Aids

Works with a wide variety of parts, machinery, supplies, assemblies and components which are loaded, moved and unloaded. Uses slings and chains as needed and operates forklift. Uses radio to contact dispatch or supervision.

Physical/Mental Involvement

Repetitive or prolonged sitting, manual dexterity, reaching, seeing, hearing, reclining and finger dexterity. May lift between 50 and 60 pounds. Maintain safety awareness and ability to follow directions.

Exposure to fumes, odors, dust and gases that could cause problems with the respiratory system. Exposed to constantly moving machines and mechanical parts, and high levels of constant noise.

Pay Scale: $25.25- $28.88

This pay range is a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. It takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, and education. General Dynamics NASSCO also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), wellness coaching, and an onsite health services.
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