Job Details
Job Location
Apache Junction - Apache Junction, AZ
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$20.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Description
The Material Handling Operator will primarily be operating a front-end loader or forklift, and will be responsible for loading material in customers' trucks and trailers, stockpiling material and sorting material. They may prepare worksites by cleaning them, loading or unloading materials and removing hazards.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Loading of bulk material with bucket / fork loaders
• Using equipment such as a:
  • 900 Series Front End Loader
  • 800 Series Case Skid Steer
  • Water truck
  • Forklift
  • Bobcat
• Full range of body motion including handling and operating levers or controls
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Use of foot controlled pedals
• Sitting for extensive periods of time
• Occasionally lifting, pushing, pulling, shoveling, and carrying items weighing up to 100 pounds
• Corrected vision and hearing within normal range
• Ability to work under stressful conditions
• Ability to handle the bouncing and jarring of the equipment and have the endurance to work long hours (including evenings and weekends during the busy season)
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Background in construction, landscaping a plus
• Must be 18 years of age
• Certification in using heavy equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require:

• Be able to stand and work outdoors
• Full range of body motion including handling and operating levers or controls
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Use of foot-controlled pedals
• Required to frequently walk, stand, or bend and most of the time be out in the field at retail locations.
• Required to have personal mobility, manual dexterity and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to access the general office environment and retail locations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Required to lift, push, pull, shovel and/or move up to 100 pounds without assistance.