Fork Lift Operator

Challenge yourself to succeed in a company dedicated to helping individuals thrive. Whether a seasoned veteran or a recent graduate, APC offers rewarding career opportunities to put your skills to use, advance your knowledge, and create community landmarks that inspire pride among those closest to you. Position: Fork Lift Operator Location: Dyersville, IA Job Id: 161 # of Openings: 1 Job Summary: Work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment to safely operate a forklift in an efficient and effective manner. The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operates fork-lift trucks and attached equipment, as directed. Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus. Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports load to designated area. Identifies items and cross-checks, according to request. Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device or by other means. Inventories materials on production floor; supplies workers with materials, as requested. Loads and unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids or lifting devices. May lubricate truck, recharge batteries, fill fuel tank, replace liquefied-gas tank or water, etc. Reports mechanical or electrical problems to appropriate person. Follows company policies and procedures. Required Skills/Abilities Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions. Forward-thinking mindset. Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change. Dedicated and reliable work ethic. Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently. Education and Experience Qualifications High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), supplemented by additional course work in purchasing and supervisory/managerial techniques. Sufficient education and ability to read and understand uncomplicated instructions and destination-type labeling. Six months of training or experience in driving and operating a fork-lift or similar truck; or, must pass in-house fork-lift driving test. 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. Knowledge of, and ability to apply, relevant occupational safety rules and practices. Knowledge of operating and routine maintenance and repair procedures for fork-lift equipment. 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 frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The hazards include exposure to possible injuries and medium to high exposure to fumes, vapors, grease, oil, dust, etc. All safety requirements must be followed carefully. May work outside in all weather conditions; mainly works indoors in warehouse settings, which are often cooler or hotter than traditional offices. The noise level is often high due to use of various equipment. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy It is the established policy of Advanced Precast Company to extend equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of their race, color, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, genetic profile, religion, national origin, ethnic background, military service or citizenship and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applied to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Work year-round in our heated and cooled factory. Paid Time Off Earn paid vacation days throughout your career at APC. Holiday Pay Celebrate holidays with family and friends while enjoying holiday pay. Start planning for your future with our 401(K) program. Our ME DAY Program APC created a Me Day policy that allows every full-time employee one pre-scheduled Friday off every month, not including a paid holiday. Employees have the option of taking their Me Day off or working. Those who choose to work receive their Me Day Pay plus the additional time worked. The Foundation of APC To be experts in our field while creating an environment of growth and encouragement for our employees. Humbly Confident Being confident about what you are doing and not showing arrogance. Do The Right Thing If you know something is wrong, fix it in a timely manner. Having a vision and calculated management plan for growth. Safety First On every project, at all times, safety is our top priority. Celebrate Other's Growth Honoring peers and customers' contributions, wins, efforts, and feelings. Do What You Say Be accountable for your yeses and nos. Meaningful Careers We are looking for passionate, hard-working colleagues to join our team. Our Better Every Day mindset allows us to continuously improve our customer relations, product development, and our ability to train employees that are unafraid of a challenge. APC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status. Build your future with APC APC provides a wide range of job opportunities, from office staff to manufacturing to restoration. Below are examples of the roles and responsibilities you can expect from positions at APC. Production Team Member Yard Laborer Other Careers Leadership Development Program We aim to create opportunities for our employees' growth and development by offering a Leadership Development Program. This program is designed to enhance communication and leadership skills internally. Start to Work Incentive Scholarship The Start to Work Incentive is a scholarship available to graduating high school students at Beckman, Western Dubuque, or Maquoketa Valley who plan to enter the workforce or trade school program after graduation. The APC Outstanding Performer Award Program recognizes individuals who go above and beyond what's expected and demonstrate APC's Core Values. An award is given to the awarded individual and their teammate who nominated them for the award. Build your career with us Get ready to challenge yourself with APC and make a positive and lasting difference in your community and your career! #J-18808-Ljbffr