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K & G Enterprises, LLC
Skid steer operator (As a forklift)/Laborer
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.
$44,815 / year median in Kentucky
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Duties Position skid and bag under a hopper. Responsible for safe operation of a jockey truck and trailer. Responsible for safe operation for a skid steer. Other duties may include maintenance on mobile equipment, cleaning storage areas of processed material, performing equipment inspection, greasing, cleaning & documentation. Standard 5 day work week. Ten hours per day average. Filling in or covering for vacations, sick days or call-ins may be required. Qualifications Must be at least 18 years old Reliable attendance Reliable transportation Ability to stay focused while operating equipment Must be able to pass a drug screen Ability to communicate effectively with Foreman and co-workers Willing to work a flexible schedule during outages. Willing to run different types of equipment throughout the day as needed, including skid steer, excavator, loader and jockey truck/trailer. Determine if you are the right candidate for this job: Are you able to operate various pieces of heavy equipment, including a loader, excavator, jockey truck/trailer and skid steerer? Can you work independently with minimum supervision Do you understand the importance of safety, being responsible for the safety of others and can maintain your work area and equipment in a safe and clean manner? Able to work 10-hour shifts being exposed to a work environment including dust, cold, heat, and rain? Do you have the skills to thrive and persevere through meeting production demands?