Straddle Carrier Operator - Weekend Shift

EK Machine; Fall River (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

6 Paid Holidays

Paid Birthday Off

2 weeks Vacation in the First Year

Incentive Program

Job summary

EK Machine in Fall River, WI, is seeking an individual for a role that involves coordinating project moves, safely operating heavy machinery, and ensuring the efficiency of production flow. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, one to three years of relevant experience, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a supportive family-oriented work culture with opportunities for career growth, along with comprehensive benefits like paid holidays and an incentive program.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project moves within the Assembly Department.
• Load completed projects onto trucks.
• Organize the yard for efficiency.
• Safely operate large industrial forklifts and cranes.
• Perform routine equipment inspections.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Related experience (1-3 years)

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Straddle carriers

Job description

EK, based in Fall River, WI, is a fast-growing manufacturing company with over 50 years of experience in machining, fabrication, welding, powder coating, and power products. We operate four state-of-the-art plants, giving us the capacity and flexibility to serve a wide range of industries. We’re proud to be a family-oriented company where every team member matters. At EK, you’ll find a supportive environment, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to work with cutting‑edge technology.

Join us and be part of a team that values quality, integrity, and community—while helping shape the future of manufacturing.

• 401K with company match
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Birthday Off Paid
• Vacation – Two weeks in your FIRST year!
• Incentive Program.
• And much more!

SUMMARY

Works closely with Kitting department to plan and conduct large critical moves inside the department, outside in the yard and loading of completed projects onto trucks

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinates time and location of project moves between bays in the Assembly Department to support production flow and schedules.
• Responsible for loading completed projects onto trucks.
• Organizes the yard outside to maximize space and minimize the chance for damage.
• Working with Assembly Supervisor to determine priorities and timing, sets out material for the next project.
• Identifies, labels and organizes items that are stored outside.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or forklift.
• Safely operates large industrial forklift truck, overhead crane and straddle carriers to assist in loading or moving materials and products in the shipping department.
• Ensures completed units are properly packaged and sealed for storage.
• Inspects parts using precision measuring equipment and documents inspection data
• Reads bill of material to package parts/kits to customer requirements.
• Follows work instructions from general description. Works with other team members to troubleshoot mechanical/fit issues in a satisfactory manner.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance issues.
• Follow all safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Ensures action items are complete.
• Aides in preparation and disassembly of factory witness tests.
• Prepares generator packages for shipment.
• Loads generator enclosures and fuel tanks.
• Completes inventory audits.
• Spot checks enclosures in the yard.
• Cleans and organizes work area.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

One year certificate from college or technical school; or one to three years related experience and/or training and a High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience operating heavy equipment (straddle carriers, forklifts, cranes, etc.) is strongly preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos, as well as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one‑on‑one to other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast paced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift up to 80 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 ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is regularly moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.