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Forklift Operator - MA

Colt Builders

Warwick, RI

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Carpentry, Compensation and Benefits, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Forklift, Hand Tools, Leadership, Loading Dock, Loading/Unloading, Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Warwick, RI
POSTED
4 days ago
We are currently looking for an experienced Forklift Operator in the MA area (various job locations). Must have a 1A Hoisting License. The ideal candidate must have a dependable and detail-oriented with reliable transportation. The duties of a forklift operator may vary based on the job. The main duty is to operate a forklift to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities. Learning and performing tasks swiftly and efficiently, paying attention, following proper safety procedures, and communicating is paramount.

Compensation & Benefits

Colt Builders Corp. offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, financial security, and work-life balance:
  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability coverage
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match and Roth contribution option

Job purpose

The duties of a fork lift operator may vary based on the job. The main duty is to operate a fork lift to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities. Learning and performing tasks swiftly and efficiently, paying attention, following proper safety procedures and communicating is paramount.

Duties and responsibilities
  • Follow all Colt and site-specific safety procedures at all times!
  • Loading and unloading materials from vehicles such as trucks
  • Checking loads are secure.
  • Performing daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck's battery and lubricating equipment.
  • Removing machine attachments and waste material from machines
  • Communicate with Carpenter, Foreman, Site Supervisor and Project Manager when necessary.
  • Increase job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities (safety seminars, toolbox talks, industry-related activities)

Qualifications

Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
  • 1 A Hoisting License
  • Basic understanding of material types and sizes (i.e.. 2x4, 2x6, sheathing)
  • Basic job safety knowledge
  • Desire to learn more skills and gain more on-site responsibilities.

Working conditions

Full time position, requiring minimum of 40 hours/week - often weekend work may be required, essentially whatever it takes to get the job done. Environmental factors depend on job location but may include extremely cold, extremely hot and humid conditions in an effort to meet client expectations.

About Colt Builders Corp.

Founded in 2004, Colt Builders is a turnkey multi-family commercial wood-framing partner with national reach and local management. We are committed to setting the highest standards for safety, schedule discipline, quality control, work ethic, and leadership. Colt Builders offers the full spectrum of framing, estimating, pre-construction, construction, and safety. Our team of professionals is dedicated to the values of growth, teamwork, contribution & communication. Proudly striving for excellence, we continue to build with our foundation on integrity.

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