MGH-Power Truck Operator

Rheem Manufacturing; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Power Truck Operator role supports Rheem Manufacturing's Water Heater Division in Montgomery, AL. You will operate lift trucks to move materials and assist production lines, ensuring safety and quality as you handle tasks in a fast paced environment.

Candidates must complete lift truck training or hold a current license, perform safety checks, manage battery changes, follow written or verbal orders, and adhere to Rheem’s safety and quality standards while contributing to a productive work

Qualifications

• Must pass lift truck training or hold a current lift truck license.
• Perform safety checks of lift truck and maintenance checklist.
• Operate lift truck, including forked and clamp devices, for lifting, transporting and lowering objects.
• If gas powered, change empty tanks for full ones.
• Recharge or replace batteries as needed.
• Maintain safe speed while meeting work center schedule.
• Observe all departmental safety requirements.
• Follow written or verbal orders.
• Inspect units or parts for defects and workmanship.
• Maintain quality standards per specifications.
• Support Rheem values with internal and external customers.
• May be exposed to high noise, heat, dust and airborne particles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operate lift trucks to move materials for production and shipping.
• Conduct safety checks and follow maintenance procedures.
• Manage battery changes and fuel/tank replacements as required.
• Adhere to speed limits and work center schedule.
• Inspect units for defects and ensure quality standards.
• Work from written or verbal orders to fulfill tasks.
• Assist team and support Rheem values in daily operations.

Skills

Basic math

Stand/walk long shifts

Safe driving speed

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Lift truck license / certification

Job description

The Power Truck Operator will serve our Water Heater Division, located in Montgomery, AL.

Responsibilities

• Must successfully complete and pass lift truck training classes or have lift truck license in good standing.
• Will be responsible for safety checks of lift truck and maintenance check list.
• Must be able to control the lift trucks forked and clamp device used for lifting, transporting, and lowering objects.
• If lift truck is gas powered, operator must be able to successfully change empty tanks out for a full one.
• Must be able to recharge batteries and/or replace battery, if needed.
• Operator will be held responsible for maintaining a safe speed while keeping up with work center schedule.
• Observe all departmental safety requirements.
• Work from written or verbal orders.
• Inspect units or parts for defects and workmanship.
• Maintain quality standards according to specifications.
• Practice and support Rheem values with internal as well as external customers.
• May be exposed to high noise levels, heat, dust and airborne particles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must be able to add, subtract, divide, and multiply whole numbers.
• Frequent lifting of 1-5 lbs
• Occasional lifting of 5-25 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, walk and/or lift repetitively during shift.
• Must be able to frequently lift in unsupported positions as well as bend, twist/turn, reach, push/pull.
• Must have vision skills acceptable for a lift truck license and the motor skills/climbing ability to safety board/operate the equipment.
• Must successfully complete a company approves or sponsored lift truck operator certification program, or hold a current lift truck license.