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Aw <br /> Job Description <br /> Position Title: Fork Lift Operator <br /> Status: Non-Exempt Hours: Normal Business Hours <br /> Location/Dept: Store Production <br /> Reports to: Store Manager, Production Manager <br /> General Position Summary: <br /> Contribute to the production team to ensure goals are met safely and efficiently while conforming to company policies. <br /> Process vehicles in a safe manner to produce core & scrap products, enable the customers to pull parts, and satisfy <br /> environmental requirements. This position focuses primarily on Fork Lift operation and various material handling duties. <br /> Essential Functions: <br /> This job will include the following duties: <br /> 1. Operation of a Fork Lift or Skid Steer: Move vehicles, cores, scrap, and other material safely through the yard. <br /> Ensure that loads are positioned and placed securely. <br /> 2. Maintenance of a Fork Lift or Skid Steer: Perform the pre-operations check and other inspections/cleaning as <br /> prescribed in the Certification course. <br /> This job may also include any combination of the following duties: <br /> 1. Degarbage: Remove Freon, power steering fluid, power brake fluid, batteries, excess garbage, and other items <br /> as prescribed by procedure. <br /> 2. Drain: Remove gasoline, coolant, waste oil, transfer case oil, catalytic converters, and other items as prescribed <br /> by procedure. <br /> 3. Set& Pull: Place vehicles on wheel stands so customers can safely access sellable parts. Remove vehicles <br /> and clean up the surrounding area in preparation for the next vehicle set. Other duties as prescribed by <br /> procedure. <br /> 4. Field Decore: Loosen the motor and transmission mounts. Remove any remaining tires and selected core items <br /> as prescribed by procedure. <br /> 5. Ground Decore: Remove heater cores, copper wire, and other items as prescribed by procedure. Maintain the <br /> crush pad work area to reduce equipment downtime, harvest cores, and ensure environmental compliance. <br /> 6. Table Decore: Dismantle engines and transmissions. Remove selected small cores, harvest wire, sort <br /> commodity materials, and other duties as prescribed by procedure. <br /> 7. Tire Dismantling: Use the tire machine to separate rubber tires and wheels. Remove weights and stems. Sort <br /> tires and prepare rims for shipment. <br /> 8. Janitor: Collect and harvest core dismantled core materials. Remove debris. Identify& address safety risks in <br /> the customer area. Other duties as prescribed by procedure. <br /> 9. Miscellaneous: Assist customers as needed in a courteous manner. Prepare Gaylord boxes and pallets for <br /> shipment. Review and complete logs for regulatory and tracking purposes. Maintain and replace storm water <br /> control devices. Assist in the review and maintenance of mechanical equipment. <br /> Necessary Qualifications: <br /> 1. Ability to wear and maintain all prescribed PPE and follow basic safety practices. <br /> 2. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions including comprehension of basic safety messages and labels <br /> (waste oil, gasoline, flammable, etc.). <br /> 3. Ability to complete basic safety, environmental, and code of conduct training. <br /> 4. Able to work required hours which may include weekend and holidays. <br /> 5. Ability to work efficiently in extreme weather conditions— rain, snow, hot sun, cold—for a full shift. <br /> 6. Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a valid PNP Certification for operation of a Forklift. <br /> 7. Ability to drive a manual transmission. <br /> Preferred Qualifications: <br /> 1. Previous experience operating heavy equipment. <br /> 2. Experience in automotive repair or dismantling. <br /> Approved by Ted Horton Rev. 04/27/2010 <br />