Forklift Operator / Ground Supervisor

Forklift Operator / Ground Supervisor

Join our family-owned company which was nominated as a "Top Workplace" two years in a row! Due to our exciting growth, we are looking to add another member to our team!

Key Responsibilities

As a member of Big Blue Boxes family, the Ground Supervisor will be responsible for maintaining the yard in our New Brighton, MN location and will have the following responsibilities:

Group Supervisor will Operate Forklift:

• Load and unload containers on and off trucks.
• Manage stored containers, shuffling and organizing as needed.
• Move equipment in and out of work area.

Group Supervisor will Fabricate:

• Use of cutting, grinding, welding, and painting tools and equipment to build and install steel framework for doors and windows in containers - involves working from many positions including kneeling, squatting, reaching, ladders, etc.
• Install roll-up doors, turbine vents, windows, and other fixtures into fabricated openings, sometimes with assistance from others, also at times using the forklift.
• Install simple electronical systems into containers including receptacles, lighting, switches, conduit, etc.
• Repair containers including partial floor replacement, door repair and lubrication, panel straightening and sectioning, rust repair and painting.
• Repair trucks with minor mechanical issues, small engine repairs, electrical wiring and lights, mud flaps, etc.

Group Supervisor will Maintain Yard/Operate Skid Steer:

• Maintain yard surface, spread asphalt grindings, fill holes and puddles, leveling, etc.
• Assist in snow removal.
• Miscellaneous items: melting ice, shoveling snow, cutting lawn (unpropelled mower), weed control, tool storage and maintenance, parts inventory and acquisition, container inventory management and reporting.

Desired Qualifications

Education:

• High school or equivalent.
• Forklift certification a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role or capacity.
• Must have your own base set of tools.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with this position.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, anticipating and resolving problems.
• Professional demeanor and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Ability to adapt with changing priorities.

This job description is intended to be a general guideline for applicants, employees and managers. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, expectations or qualifications. This description does not create a contract or guarantee of employment. Management reserves the right to modify job responsibilities, expectations and qualifications at any time.