Equipment Operator - Entry

About the role

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position

Drive liquefied gas industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forks or clamps; to lift, stack and move products, equipment or materials. Scan bales from forklift.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Move levers and press pedal to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Position clamps around bales of bales of cotton, loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products or materials and transport load to designated area.
• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting device and opening and closing clamping and grappling devices.
• Inventory materials on work floor. Pull orders accurately, using a tag list of bale numbers.
• Scan bales to ensure accurate and efficient work procedures and data exchange utilizing tablets and scanners.
• Load and unload materials onto or off of trailers, conveyor belt, scales, pallets, skid, lifting device or railcars.
• Replaces and/or refuels liquefied gas tank.
• Perform all related responsibilities as required.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

The following is the basic qualification

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certificate required.
• Experience

The following is the basic qualification

One to three years related experience/training.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents. Speak effectively with supervisors or employees and apply common sense and problem solving.
• General knowledge of barcode scanners and tablets.
• Job requirements include standing, walking, and sitting, use of hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools or controls. Must be able to reach with hands and arms; climb balance, stoop, kneel crouch and crawl. Also have the ability to speak and hear.
• Required to regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities are required. These include good close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision. Good depth perception and the ability to focus are necessary.

Working Conditions

• Duties are performed in typical warehousing conditions in and outside of buildings. Working frequently near moving mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes and cotton dust.
• Employee Supervision
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Decision Making/Accountability

Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of duties.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with Company Match
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.