Heavy Forklift Operator w/Pipe Experience 30k+ CARE

GULF STREAM MARINE; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the maritime industry is seeking a Heavy Forklift Operator with pipe experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating a 30k+ forklift and safely handling various materials, including steel and pipe. This full-time position requires a TWIC card and two years of relevant experience. Apply now to join a dynamic team focused on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Must have valid TWIC Card.
• Experienced in handling steel and pipe.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy forklift safely.
• Handle loading/unloading of various cargoes.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Independent Work

Forklift Operation

Safe Handling

Education

TWIC Card

Job description

Heavy Forklift Operator w/Pipe Experience 30k+ CARE

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• Houston, Texas
• Skilled Labor
• 3767
  
  

Gulf Stream Marine

Overview

Job Description

This position operates a large forklift machine no less than 30k for all operations. Employee is required to have a valid TWIC Card, and be proficient in the safe handling and transfer of general cargo, all varieties of pipe, rebar and other steel products and containers in the terminal, on and off trailers, in and out of vans, railcars and containers.

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE MOVING PIPE, YOU WILL BE GIVEN AN ASSESSMENT.

Qualifications

Candidate Requirements:

• Two (2) years of previous experience operating material handling heavy equipment, including six (6+) months
  
  

handling steel.

• A valid license with acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with Supervisors and co-workers
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, extended hours, nights, holidays, and/or weekends as needed.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative.
• TWIC required
  
  

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• The employee is continuously required to sit (while driving), grasp and exercise eye-hand coordination and eyehand-
  
  

foot coordination.

• The employee is frequently required to reach forward, exercise repetitive foot and wrist motion and finger
  
  

dexterity.

• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, bend forward, squat, twist, and reach overhead
  
  

and pinch.

• The employee must frequently lift, carry, push and pull up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
  
  

depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Work in all weather conditions and seasons
  
  

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates competency operating 30K+ forklift with 2+ years’ experience that includes:
• Safe handling of all commodities
• Operating with diverse attachments to handle different commodities.
• Operating machine in a vessel, barge, and terminal or on the dock.
• Proper mounting/dismounting of machine while maintaining three points of contact.
• Proper startup and shutdown of forklift (seatbelt, neutral when starting/stopping, lowers forklift
  
  

blades to ground and sets brake when parking).

• Proper use of controls (clutch, inching, tilt, lift, attachments, steering).
• Proper stacking of load (approaches load squarely, stacks straight and squarely, and to safe height,
  
  

deposits load safely, does not move until forks are level and lowered).

• Proper loading /unloading a trailer or van/railcar/container/other (checks the dock plate, condition of
  
  

the floor/deck, trailer chocks, jack stands, and brakes if applicable, and maneuvers safely in tight

quarters).

• Ensures truck drive is outside of cab and visible to operator before loading or unloading
• Checks equipment in accordance to forklift checklist procedures to ensure it is properly maintained and is
  
  

safe to operate.

• Communicates any issues with machine to supervisor or maintenance
• Follows proper procedures for an “unattended” machine.
• Ensures machine is operated within safe working load limits at all times
• Follows all company safety requirements/policies.
• Understands and complies with Company “Stop Work Authority” policy
• Maintains awareness of all surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people, traffic, debris or obstructions, etc.) at all times.
• Reviews all shipments upon arrival and inform supervisor immediately of any damages to cargo.
• Ensures that cargo is loaded in appropriate container or trailer for shipment as directed.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned which may or may not include operating a forklift.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Maritime

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