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Job Opportunity: Forklift Operators, Material Handlers, Shipping And Utility Techs, And Warehouse Workers

Craftsmen Contractors is hiring experienced Forklift Operators, Material Handlers, Shipping and Utility Techs, and Warehouse Workers for an industrial plant in Minden, LA. These are temp-to-permanent positions. You will need to complete a face-to-face interview before being hired. You will also need to pass a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug screen. You will be responsible for operating a forklift and transporting materials throughout the facility, and you may be responsible for operating other motorized equipment in the work area. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, working day shifts. Seeking Forklift Operators who have experience with heavy-duty, counterbalance, and warehouse forklifts. All are sit-down lifts with propane tanks. Pay is $15.40 - $24.31/hour depending on experience. Weekly pay by direct deposit.

Job Duties:

• Load and unload trucks
• Operate a sit-down forklift with a propane tank while transporting materials throughout the facility.
• Operate other motorized equipment in the work area.
• Transport material to designated areas throughout facilities.
• Load and unload sensitive electrical equipment.
• Transport oversized construction material.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Perform proper daily equipment safety checks and notify the maintenance supervisor of any suspected problems.
• Follow the proper procedure for equipment refueling operations.
• Obey company rules regarding safe and effective equipment operations.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

Job Requirements:

• Be able to stand for long periods of time and also sit for long periods of time when operating the forklift.
• The job involves twisting, turning, reaching, bending, climbing, pulling, pushing, and holding arms at shoulder height for extended periods.
• Some warehouse and forklift operating experience is preferred.
• Uses both hands to lift, place, and manipulate material.
• Able to lift long and awkward parts weighing up to 50lbs. repeatedly during the day.
• High school Diploma or GED.
• Able to operate a forklift or have some forklift experience.
• Basic math skills.
• Problem Solving / Analytical ability.
• Perform calculations.
• Ability to communicate both written and oral.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and must do a face-to-face interview before being hired.
• We e-verify all new workers. Must be authorized to work in the USA.

If you meet the above requirements and are available/interested, please respond to this job ad with your resume.