Large Diesel Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

RedBuilt is hiring immediately for Large Diesel Forklift Operators at our  Delaware, OH facility. We offer a safety-first work environment, opportunities for growth, and great benefits!

PLUS, earn an additional $2,000 during your first six months of employment!

Wage Range: $20.00 to $27.00 hourly – We pay to reflect your prior applicable work experience!

Industry Leading Benefits: 11 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Health Benefits, 401k, PPE Reimbursement. See below for a FULL list of the benefits we offer!

Shifts Available:

• Monday through Friday (6:00am – 2:30pm) with overtime   and occasional weekends 

Don’t want to Apply Online?  Stop by our office on Monday through Friday between 6:00am – 2:30pm EST. We’re located at 200 Colomet Drive, Delaware, OH and are excited to meet you!

A Large Diesel Forklift Operator’s typical day may include…

• Conducting a daily RADAR assessment of tasks or processes to be conducted.
• Following, reviewing, updating, and creating new JI’s.
• Pre-shift inspection of the lift assigned.
• Operate lifts in the 6,000 to 15,000lb range.
• Getting on and off the lift multiple times a day (60% on, 40% off) on average.
• Picking up and placing yard dunnage as well as tarping and untarping loads.
• Working from both step and extension ladders.
• Working with and around arial platforms (working at height).

What does RedBuilt do? 

Our Delaware, OH manufacturing facility builds engineered wood trusses, constructs wood wall panels, welds structural steel frames, and assembles job packages for delivery direct to the construction site.

What do we look for in a Large Diesel Forklift Operator?

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Minimum Qualifications):

• Be safety conscious and motivated to exceed in department safety goals.
• Forklift trained and proficient (Preferred Large Diesel H150/H155/H165).
• Develop a basic knowledge of the product yard with organizational skills to maintain applicable product yard maps.
• Develop a basic knowledge of all RedBuilt products.
• Able to work in stressful situations and inclement weather conditions, while maintaining composure and safe work practices.
• Self-motivated, organized, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn all aspects of forklift operations for the plant and possibly shipping department.
• Must be flexible to work daily overtime, including the occasional weekend, if necessary.
• Be a team player to help achieve department production goals.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High School Diploma or GED (not required, but a plus!).

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently walk, sit, and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to safely climb on and off lifttruck/forklift.
• Ability to occasionally bend, squat and/or stoop.
• Manual and finger dexterity as required to perform daily job duties.
• Frequently works near or around moving mechanical parts.
• Exposed to a high level of noise in the work environment.
• Exposed to airborne particles.
• Work environment Wood processing, manufacturing operation.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, including variations in temperature and precipitation.
• Work in non-climate controlled environments.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Community Service
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• FSA/HSA Options
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Opportunity for bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Dependent Care Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• PPE Support: We provide our associates with all basic PPE required for the job. We also have a PPE reimbursement policy to support our associates with the cost of prescription safety glasses, custom molded hearing protection, and safety boots.

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

  Job Type: Full-time  

  Work Location: Delaware, OH

  RedBuilt is an equal opportunity employer.

  Must take pre-employment drug test and a background check which includes criminal records to be considered for the position.

  Please note that the job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the Large Diesel Forklift Operator role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.