Forklift Operator-1st Shift

Job Description:

Huron, SD

6am-4:30pm

Position Overview

This position operates a forklift to lift, load, or move material. Inspects, maintains, and repairs forklift equipment as needed. Performs a variety of work related to the shipping, receiving and material control throughout the shop. Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Terex safety policies and procedures
• Operate forklifts within TEREX Utilities' forklift policy/program to move and store material to support installation customers internally
• May keep records of out-going materials on requisitions or forms and may fill out inventory location and disposition forms. May assist in unpacking shipments received or pack shipments for delivery
• Move machines in and out of the building in a safe manor to support production.
• Pull parts and deliver to bays in a timely manner following the guide lines of the load sheet.
• Load and unload bodies in a safe manner
• Access computer terminals for manufacturing codes, Bill of Materials, etc.
• Organize and perform steps needed in sequence to keep work flowing through shop
• Certain personal protective equipment is required
• Must possess good mechanical aptitude
• Perform other forklift and utility functions as needed
• Maintain clean work area and participate in 5s standards
• All other duties as assigned 

Basic Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in material inventory 

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent experience
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints
• Understand and demonstrate basic computer skills
• Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
• Computer skills, equipment operation, tool operation, judgment, interpersonal skills, math, reading and writing

Physical Requirements of the Job

Physical requirements of the job are classified as medium to heavy. Physical demand requirements are in excess of Light work. Medium to heavy work is defined as:

• Exerting 20 to 100 pounds of force occasionally (0-2.5 hrs/day)
• 25 to 40 pounds of force frequently (2.5-5.5 hrs/day)
• 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly (5.5+ hrs/day) to move objects.  
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Specific Competencies

• Ability to possess good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to effectively communicate with all team members     
• Ability to function as a team member and contribute to group goals while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision in a responsible manner
• Ability to recognize potential safety hazards and take appropriate actions to minimize risks
• Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information
• Ability to have acceptable attendance for company standard; provides adequate notification; aware of impact on organization. 

The salary range for this position is $21.63 to $26.55 per hour. All eligible Team Members will be offered health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability, extended leave options, paid time off, company holidays, 401k matching, employee stock purchase plan, legal assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and discount programs.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build, and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization, and offer complementary digital solutions, designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment