Forklift Driver C - 3rd shift at Altec, Inc. in Creedmoor, North Carolina

Job Description:

Why Join Altec?

If you're considering a career with Altec, Inc., there's never been a better time to join us! Our Company was founded based upon values that place the customer first, and view people as our greatest strength. Altec has continued to grow, utilizing the same basic values, and over the years, those values have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of our customers worldwide. We remain committed to total customer satisfaction in everything we do. That's why today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that is setting the standard of excellence in design, manufacturing and service; and that's why you can rely on us to provide you with the stability of a well managed company.

Our Company:

Altec Inc., founded in 1929, is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and sign maintenance industries in more than 120 countries.

At Altec, advanced technology efforts are aimed, without exception, at helping customers work "Safer and Smarter." Altec invests more resources than any other manufacturer in the advancement of safety, reliability, uptime and low cost of ownership.

Our Values Sustain Our Vision:

Altec continues to pursue a singular vision: To be recognized by customers as the preferred supplier of products, services and solutions in all markets we serve. Our values sustain that vision, our goals build upon it and our associates help to achieve it. Altec's values are the cornerstone of our corporate culture and every Altec associate is considered an integral part of Team Altec.
Our Values (in alphabetical order): Customer First, Enjoyment of Work, Family, Financial Stability, Integrity, People Are Our Greatest Strength, Quality, Spiritual Development, Teamwork.

Responsibilities

3rd Shift Position

Summary: Forklift experience required.

*Follow all safety regulations for the individual as well as other employees, including keeping the work area clean and in orderly condition as well as wearing all the proper safety attire for the job that is being performed.

* Move controls to drive gasoline or electric powered trucks and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.

* Move levers and controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams, and swivel hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack material.

* Position lifting devices under, over, and around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.

* Manually load or unload materialsonto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices.

* Peform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxillary equipment such as cleaning, lubricating, charging batteries, fueling, or replacing gas tank.

* Turn valves and open chutes to dump, spray, or release materials from dump storage cars or storage bins into hoppers.

Basic Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience: Experience in operation of fork trucks is required.

Tools: Band cutters, box cutters.

Equipment Machines: Operation of various fork lifts, ocassional work on other machinery.

Knowledge/Skills: Basic computer knowledge, familiarity with the plant, inside and outside, to deliver parts to designated areas.

Certification/Licenses: Altec forklift license, and ability to become HAZWOP certified.

Benefits

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Program
• Vacation and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.