Warehouse Tech/Forklift Operator

Brown & Root Industrial Services; Garyville (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Journeyman to join their team. This role involves supporting projects through shipping and receiving, maintaining inventory control, and operating warehouse equipment. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you'll work independently while contributing to a collaborative environment. If you have a passion for hands-on work and the ability to lift heavy objects, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a leading provider of industrial maintenance and construction services and be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Experience in warehouse operations and material handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives, stores, and issues materials and supplies to project sites.
• Loads and unloads materials, ensuring safe and orderly warehouse operations.
• Maintains inventory control and assists in warehouse maintenance.

Skills

Material Handling

Warehouse Operations

Safety Compliance

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Hand Tools

Electric Dolly

Job description

JOB STEP Journeyman -- Typically 3 years and above documented field experience in chosen craft discipline with ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently. Leadman - Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers in work crew, providing assistance to Foreman, while working in the capacity of a journeyman.

SUMMARY

Provides shipping and receiving to support projects, maintains inventory control, operate warehouse equipment, and participate in warehouse maintenance and cleaning. Work is performed with a high degree of independence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Receives, stores, issues material and supplies to project sites.
2. Loads and unloads supplies material and equipment, places incoming supplies on shelves or in assigned areas, ability to climb ladders to stock shelves, keep warehouse facility in an orderly and safe fashion.
3. Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site, performing any combination of following duties:
4. Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
5. Opens containers, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer, or other hand tools.
6. Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
7. Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools.
8. Conveys materials to or from storage or work sites to designated area, using hand truck, electric dolly, wheelbarrow, forklift or other device.
9. Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination, using hand-operated crane or hoist, or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination.
10. Counts, weighs, and records numbers of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
11. Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.
12. Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together using banding machine and clincher.
13. Clamps sections of portable conveyor together or places conveyor sections on blocks or boxes to facilitate movement of materials or products.
14. Lifts heavy objects by hand or using power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment, using broom, rags, and cleaning compounds.
15. Assembles crates to contain/ship products, such as machines or vehicles, using hand tools and pre-cut lumber.
16. Shovels loose materials, such as gravel, metals, plastics, or chemicals, into things such as wheelbarrows, scrap trucks, or barrels.
17. May occasionally operate fork lift, truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
18. Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license with driving record within company established parameters, 18 years of age or older, ability to lift up to 60 pounds, ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen, ability to work in an outdoor environment, 0-2 years of experience.

About the Company

Brown and Root Industrial Services, in Baton Rouge, LA, is the leading provider of industrial maintenance, engineering, construction, and specialty services.