Description

The main purpose of the Operator, Forklift position is to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines, and loading docks, into trucks or storage facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely operate forklifts for transporting goods around the warehouse or construction site.
• Efficiently load and unload goods from vehicles, trailers, or containers.
• Move and stack materials or goods to designated areas, ensuring proper handling and storage.
• Always adhere to strict safety guidelines and company standards while operating the equipment.
• Perform daily equipment checks and minor maintenance tasks on forklifts to ensure operational safety and performance.
• Comply with all workplace safety regulations and standards specific to forklift operations, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintaining clear and effective communication, especially during lifting operations.
• Sign-off on the Equipment Checklist along with Operations representative, prior to mobilization, as an acknowledgement of receiving in good condition prior to project execution.
• Check working condition of the mobilized forklift and all accessories, daily prior to utilization. 
• Perform safety and maintenance checks as per the equipment guidelines.
• Document daily inspection, safety and maintenance checks in format provided by Coordinator – Operations.
• Complete operation time sheets (of AMHEC and client), daily, in an ethical and diligent manner and obtain approval from the authorized client representative.
• Coordinate with the Coordinator – Operations and Time Coordinator to submit time sheets, immediately, upon project completion.
• Clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by the equipment operation guidelines.
• Perform preventative maintenance of the equipment or escalate any adverse issues to the AMHEC Coordinators and/or Supervisors.
• Monitor the forklift’s usage hours and notify the AMHEC Coordinators and/or Supervisors for periodic maintenance procedures.
• Monitor site conditions which could affect the forklift operation and must refuse (using the stop card) any forklift operation which is unsafe or could damage the equipment and accessories.
• Adequately secure and shut down the forklift and its accessories, if unattended and, at closure of daily operations.
• Consider all factors that might reduce forklift lift capacity and adjust the load weight to counter such factors including weather and ground conditions.
• Follow safety guidelines at client and rig sites and must always be in personal protective equipment when in duty.
• Inform the Coordinator – Operations of any problems, maintenance, or necessary repairs to the forklift and complete the basic requirements in the Work Order form.
• Sign-off on the Equipment Checklist along with Operations representative, Quality Control Supervisor prior to demobilization and at the time of arrival at AMHEC’s Yard, as an acknowledgement.
• Receive any complaints about operations and quality of service from the client and report the same to the Coordinator – Operations in a timely manner.
• Maintain decorum and respond to AMHEC and all client representatives in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Participate in all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and operator training organized by HSE department.
• Monitor the fuel usage.
• Adhere to all employee and process level policies and procedures as per the approved Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and Operations manual.
• Provide feedback to the Coordinator – Operations, as required.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks as assigned by his/her direct manager.