Crane Operator/Fork Truck Driver, 3rd Shift

EJ has an immediate opening for a 3rd shift Crane Operator/Fork Truck Driver for the Pattern Department staring at $21.50 per hour with a $1.50 shift differential.

Generous Benefit Package that includes:

Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program

About EJ: We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.

We are seeking high performing individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company's identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.

Location: Ardmore, OK

SUMMARY

Safely operate the Pattern East 4-ton Crane, and other industrial equipment to move materials, to transfer cope and drag bolsters to and from the Pattern Shop setup area and the HWS mold machine.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Safely operate the East 4-ton crane.

• Perform daily pre-op of the East 4-ton crane.

• Operator to always wear Yellow Safety Vest for visibility.

• Assure that the Stop signs on both the North and South ends of the HWS are in their correct locations.

• Closely watch for any pedestrian traffic between the HWS and the Pattern Shop while operating the crane and communicate when it is safe to walk thru the area while the crane is in motion.

• Closely work with the Pattern Shop supervision and leads.

• Communicate with HWS operators as needed.

• Assure that all bolsters being loaded onto the HWS mold machine are in the correct locations.

• Assure that all tooling has the correct date tag and shift screw mounted.

• During any down time perform all needed housekeeping in the area.

• Drives industrial equipment to move materials.

• Uses power and or hand tools per work instruction database and associated information systems.

• Uses computer to obtain and or input information.

• May aid in training of others.

• Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to drive a fork-lift as the job involves large amounts of forklift driving and using hoists to lift castings for a majority of the workday.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. A mathematical placement test will be required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.