Heavy Equipment Operator

Overview

This position will be physically located in Israel in support of the AFCAPV Program

Performs a variety of assignments, both technical and clerical, to receive, inspect, store and ship material, but not limited to receipt, control, preparation, material distribution, records and report. Receives general direction or new assignment aspects and instructions as to how to perform required tasks and results expected.

Responsibilities

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

• Operates material handling heavy equipment as required to receive, store, process orders and ship material.
• Operate light and heavy equipment for loading and unloading of pallets.
• Assist shipping clerk in palletizing of supplies and equipment.
• Assist shipping clerk in the processing of required documentation to include an inventory of equipment that will be shipped out.
• Monitor and perform preventive measures to assigned equipment.
• Performs other duties and assignments as required.
  
  

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A US driver’s license is required to operate heavy machinery
• Obtain operator license for motorized pallet jack (walkie-rider)
  
  

• Work requires two (2) years of shipping, receiving, stocking and warehousing experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education.
• Material Handling Equipment experience and training from a recognized institution.
  
  

• Possess knowledge of safety and environmental issues.
• Prior military experience a plus but not mandatory.
• Able to communicate with customer.
  
  

• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
• The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
  
  

• Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.