Are you experienced operating mobile equipment? Have you worked with large lifts, Pettibones, or other construction equipment?

If you are then STOP and look NO further!

LB Foster is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator located in Niles, OH. And we want to talk to YOU.

Who You Are...

As part of our operations team in Niles, OH, you will be responsible for operating heavy or specialized equipment and moving products throughout the plant, loading, and unloading trucks, both receiving and shipping, and maintaining an organized, efficient warehouse & yard.  

This Position...

Involves operating heavy or specialized equipment and moving products throughout the plant., reviewing order information with the Plant or Yard Supervisor and working with supervisor/quality on every incoming or outgoing shipment to verify accuracy.

Some examples of the work you might do include...

• Load and unload trucks containing various products and materials up to 80’ in length.


• Perform daily pre-shift check. Check timbers for debris, such as nails, lose screws, gravel.


• Properly maintain weight distribution and balance on outbound trucks. Ensure equipment is properly maintained and serviced.


• Check tires, check fuel level and look for leaking fluids, make sure operational controls are functioning correctly notify maintenance if you have any issues.


• Check forks for jagged edges or burrs. If the forks are marred, cover them with a suitable protective covering to prevent gouging of the material/finished goods.


• Check forks to make sure all debris has been removed prior to offloading material/finished goods from the outbound rack or moving material/finished goods around in the yard.


• Perform brief visual inspection of material/finished goods for defects prior to loading on outbound trucks.


• Maintain yard roads and proper housing keeping, controlling vegetation with property housekeeping equipment.


• Store material/finished good in logical order consistent with current configuration.


• Verify correct material/finished goods size against BOL or other documentation.


• Verify that materials to be unloaded are acceptable by checking for gouges and dents.


• All material/finished goods must be stacked with dunnage uniform to prevent bowing of materials.


• Coordinate with Yard Spotters and other support personnel.


• Maintain certification to operate all mobile equipment on site.


• Observe all safety rules and programs.

What Do You Need?

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.


• Minimum two-years mobile equipment experience required.


• Heavy equipment (Large lift, Pettibone, or construction equipment) experience preferred.


• Strong ability to visualize situations before they happen, especially safety related.


• Ability to exert up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.


• Good visual acuity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire


• Market-leading 401(k) program with company match


• 100% tuition reimbursement 


• Career development and advancement opportunities


• Flexible work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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