Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

The Equipment Operator is a part of the operations team and is responsible for the direction and safe handling of cargo. While maintaining a positive working relationship, the operator is to set the standard and be held accountable for a safe and efficient operation.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Work closely with staff while handling cargo as directed, safely and in a manner to complete tasks according to plans.
• Support, monitor, and troubleshoot, when necessary, ensuring data is accurate and informing terminal staff of any discrepancies.
• May participate in physical inventories to verify stock and ordering needs
• Must understand and adhere to safety procedures while implementing plans to address safety hazards.
• Report problems and issues to the appropriate Manager.
• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years' experience operating powered industrial truck-type equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of principles of terminal operations.
• Experience with power and hand tools.
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of cargo stowage and stability are strongly desired.
• Required to observe all safety and health requirements.
• Requires the ability to operate large equipment and direct a complex and diverse workforce in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires problem-solving skills to respond quickly and effectively to operational issues.
• Requires the ability to follow instructions in a fast-paced environment and be available to work varied hours and days.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively with the workforce and other staff.
• Requires the ability to analyze and troubleshoot operations.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Work Environment:

• Must be able to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings, and nights.
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures of hot and cold, extremely dusty conditions, and occasionally, conditions of high levels of noise.
• The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast-moving equipment.
• The ability to drive 50%.
• The ability to operate various types of equipment.