The Hi-Lo Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of powered industrial trucks to transport, load, unload, stack, and stage raw materials, finished products, packaging materials, and other materials throughout the White Cloud facility. The position supports production and shipping operations by ensuring materials are moved accurately and safely while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts/Hi-Los and other powered industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
- Load, unload, transport, stack, and stage raw materials, finished products, pallets, packaging, and other materials.
- Move materials between production areas, warehouses, storage locations, and shipping/receiving areas.
- Load and unload trailers and trucks in accordance with established safety procedures.
Properly inspect the Hi-Lo and related equipment before each shift and report any defects or maintenance concerns.
Physical and Environmental Requirements
- Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of the time standing, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, speaking, hearing, tasting or smelling; requires less than 1/3 of the time sitting.
- Lifting: Requires lifting up to 10 pounds more than 2/3 of the time; and lifting more than 100 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.
- Vision: Requires accurate close, distance, color and peripheral vision, including the ability to adjust focus and use peripheral vision.
- Environment: Requires more than 2/3 of the time working near moving mechanical parts, and being exposed to fumes, airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions; 1/3 to 2/3 of the time in wet or humid conditions, in extreme heat or cold, and exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; and less than 1/3 of the time in an office setting, in high places, at risk of electrical shock and near vibration.
- Noise: Requires working in very loud conditions (over 85 decibels).
Skills Required
- Ability to safely operate forklifts, Hi-Los, and other powered industrial equipment.
- Ability to load, unload, transport, stack, and stage materials and products.
- Ability to inspect equipment before each shift and report defects or maintenance concerns.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and lifting over 100 pounds.
- Ability to work safely around moving mechanical parts, loud noise, fumes, chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.
What We Do
Calderys is a leading global provider for industries operating in high-temperature conditions, specializing in thermal protection for industrial equipment with a wide range of refractory products.
