Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Quality Depot Solutions (QDS™) provides on-shore support for the international transportation of ISO tanks. Our facilities provide temporary staging options, and our specialized equipment and convenient locations make QDS a premier partner for shippers moving cargo across North America. We are looking for an energetic, reliable Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Ridgefield, NJ. We are a dynamic, stable and growing company. We have great long term career opportunities across our headquarters, trucking terminals, mechanic shops, depots, tank washes and other locations. If you want to join the industry leader and make a difference, please consider this opportunity.

Compensation: Starting pay at $26/hr.

Job Summary: The Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and accurately using equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading isotanks from chassis used to transport.
• Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure it's in good working order.
• Driving or controlling heavy equipment to complete depot tasks.
• Monitoring performance and adjusting settings as required to perform tasks correctly.
• Cleaning equipment after use and disposing of any collected scraps or waste.
• Ensures all safety, environmental and operational procedures are followed.
• Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements.
• Maintains the confidentiality of company, customer and personnel information.
• Performs all pre-operational checks to ensure equipment is fit for purpose.
• Reports any damage or defects as discovered.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental/Vision
• Basic Life/Voluntary Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Digital health through Recuro
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Employer Match and Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

Requirements:

Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in operating a gas-powered sit down forklift strongly preferred
• Must have experience operating a diesel powered forklift strongly preferred
• 2 years experience working with a forklift
• Container loading experience preferred
• Must be able to speak and read English
• Must have experience moving large loads
• Knowledge of safety protocols and the procedures used to control heavy equipment
• Coordination to use all the controls on pieces of equipment
• Possessing enough strength to operate the controls on heavy equipment
• Ability to remain stationary in the seat or operating area of the equipment for prolonged periods
• Problem-solving skills to diagnose issues with equipment
• Strong oral communication skills to interact with other workers on the jobsite
• Basic writing skills to accurately complete reports and other paperwork
• Good noncommercial driver's license history to indicate a habit of safe driving

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position, and days of work are Monday through Friday.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a depot and outside environment. Weather conditions may vary.
• This role routinely uses standard office and computer equipment.

Physical Demands:

• The employee will regularly and repetitively be required to talk, hear, sit, type, reach and grasp in a typical depot environment.
• This position may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping or crouching. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items 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.

Equal Employment Opportunities: Quality Carriers, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.