Job Category: Production
Newport East, Kingston, Jamaica
The incumbent will be required to utilize tractors equipped to move products and other items around the facility in a safe and appropriate manner. Responsibilities include the loading and unloading of trucks, supporting control with inventory documentation and full adherence to safety compliance regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Operating heavy duty equipment
- Assist with the cleaning of vessels and wharf area.
- Manually load and unload materials from pallets, etc.
- Follow all workplaces safety policies and compliance regulations
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
- Diagnose, identify defects in heavy duty equipment / forklift
- Maneuver heavy equipment into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading team as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned
- Check equipment before operating to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, Experience:
- High School Diploma or Certificate
- At least 5 CXC or GCE subjects including Mathematics and English Language
- training certificate from a recognized institution
- At least 2 years’ experience as heavy duty equipment operator
- Knowledge of heavy duty equipment safety
- Possess a valid open Driver’s License
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
- Ability to stay calm and work well under pressure.
