Materials Handler (Forklift Operator) Leader

You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. SCREEN-OUT: Ability to lead people in the performance of Material Handler (Forklift Operator) Leader work without normal supervision.

Tour of Duty: Monday Night - Saturday Morning: 10pm - 6:30am (Hours may change depending on needs of Management) The position requires a current State Driver's License and a Certificate as a Powered Industrial Truck to operate a Forklift in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.178 (1) (6).

Duties and Responsibilities

Leader Duties: Passes on to other workers the instructions received from supervisors and getting work started by distributing the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the work group; working along with other workers and setting the pace; demonstrating proper work methods; ensuring that needed plans, blueprints, materials and tools are available and that needed materials are obtained.

Obtains necessary information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work shift; maintains current knowledge on procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives. Ensures that work is evenly distributed; checking work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines have been followed; urging or advising other workers to follow supervisor's instructions and to meet deadlines.

Reports to supervisors on status and progress of work and causes of work delays; and answers supervisors' questions on overall work operations and problems (for example, concerning the need for additional on-the-job training for individual employees). Materials Handling: Serves as working leader of three or more Materials Handler (Forklift Operators and/or Laborers in receiving, storing, relocating and delivering a diverse range of construction products and other materials.

Checks work in progress and when finished, checks for compliance with supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, quality and deadlines. Ensures committee rooms and other areas where access is restricted to day operations are cleaned. Operates industrial vacuum cleaners, floor polishers and other cleaning tools and equipment to vacuum rugs, clean floors, base-boards and performs other routine cleaning tasks. Loads, transports, unloads and assembles tools, parts and materials.

Ensures worksites are cleaned. Ensures floors are stripped, waxed, polished and buffed. Loads and unloads trash and recycling. Assures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed (e.g., assures that tools are properly used). The incumbent is required to perform the same type duties as the employees being led. The incumbent will work along with other workers, setting the pace. Independently determines loading and unloading sequences to maximize space utilization.

Moves construction materials from dock to bin and from storage to shipping. Unloads and uncrates vendor delivered construction related items, such as electrical, lumber and other building material, masonry materials, plumbing supplies, etc. that weigh up to 100 pounds. Verifies receipt of documents and indicates the quality and quantity of items received. Places inventory stickers on material, updates inventory records and maintains an accurate inventory of on-hand and issued stock.

Fork Lift Operating Operates hand truck, pallet jacks, dollies and other material handling equipment to deliver stock to storage areas or job sites. Operates a fork lift truck with a load capacity of less than 10,000 pounds and a height capacity of 168 inches or more. Controls stock movement, being careful to avoid overloading or improper stacking or movement of supplies and materials. Re-positions large trucks at the loading dock bays to facilitate workflow or specialized functions.

Ensures safe receipt, storage and movement of hazardous and toxic materials and substances, such as paint and varnish removers, lacquer thinners and varnish in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements. Assists with movement of trucks, the trash compactor and dumpster. Receives formal and on-the-job training to oversee the handling of hazardous materials in accordance with safety regulations.

Utilizes a thorough knowledge of and complies with applicable AOC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take corrective action on unsafe conditions in managed areas. Provides or receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized. Performs other related duties as assigned.