Mobile Equipment Operator at Lane Enterprises Inc – Statesville, North Carolina

We are excited to welcome a Mobile Equipment Operator to our team! From generous benefits, including bonus opportunities and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), to great employee retention, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving organization!

Benefits: Offering a generous benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending, Company paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, and a generous bonus plan.

Job Summary:
A mobile equipment operator is responsible for safely operating a forklift and for transporting products around the facility.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Efficiently handle the forklift in lifting, moving and packing loads of metal and plastic pipe that can vary in weight of up to 15,000 lbs.
• Navigating tight spaces without causing damage to Lane products.
• Complete daily check list on machine and report all problems promptly to the mechanical staff or Supervisor.
• Drive defensively and be able to safely carry a load while driving among pedestrians walking in front of and behind the forklift.
• Operator stores inventory in such a manner that facilitates rotating inventory.
• Cutting and loading scrap pipe, cleaning forklift, cleaning breakroom, organizing coil storage, sweeping mill area, among other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Possess a strong mechanical ability.
• Must be able to do basic math.
• Knowledge of the physics of load and weight distribution and center of gravity.
• Forklift operators must have a good knowledge of warehouse arrangement and functionality.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment as a forklift operator.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass forklift certification training and physical exam.
• Must be able to lift loads of up to 100 pounds without the lift truck.
• Ability to climb, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, and reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to withstand varying temperatures.
• Must be able to work in different positions for a very long period of time and ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel or walk for up to eight (8) hours at a time.
• Must be able to utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment required for each job task (Steel toed shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, hard hat).