Lead Heavy Equipment Operator at Vestas
Brighton, CO 80603, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Nov, 25

Salary

30.0

Posted On

31 Aug, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Ged, Material Handling, Communication Skills, Training

Industry

Logistics/Procurement

Description

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • High school or GED required

• Essential behaviors - leadership, team work, cooperation, customer focus, active listener.• Strong communication skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Quickly adapts to change
  • Certified on 2t-7t PIT,10/12 ton forklifts, 33 ton forklifts, Flexmaster, 45 Ton Reach Stacker, 16/18 Meclifts, 42 ton Meclift, Mijack, Bobcat, Terminal Tractor Powered Industrical Trucks
  • Valid drivers license
  • 2 + years experience: material handling, forklift operation
Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Executes packaging, shipping and transporting Nacelles, Hubs and other components and supports factory with all Heavy Equipment needs. Operates various Heavy Equipment required to store, distribute materials, tools, equipment, and products within establishments. Responsible for training and reinforce safety standards and work processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Will teach according to all work instructions, policies and procedures regarding heavy equipment operation, the movement of product or material in a safe and efficient way

• Ensures the safe execution of all standard and non-standard lifts in all types of lighting and weather conditions• Identify gaps in process and leads improvement projects

  • Implement ideas into standard work
  • Work with support staff to validate quality or process improvement changes
  • Consistently demonstrates focus on quality and set an example for others to follow
  • Conduct milestone observations
  • Participate in providing training for all employees
  • Identify and escalate gaps in safety standards, protocols, processes and behavior, as well as safety risks in the operations / environment
  • Promote and foster strong team environment
  • Ensure cross departmental collaboration in accomplishing operational objectives/goals, as well as mentoring employees
  • Performs and teaches all system functions in Rail and Outside Receiving to process information pertaining to the shipment of final goods and/or receipt of material into ERP system.
  • Maintains inventory records through use of Vestas handheld device and computers
  • Ensures the completion of daily safety inspections on all equipment, rigging and maintains cleanliness of assigned equipment
  • Ensures the completion of 1st line maintenance requirements on all equipment
  • Reviews appropriate schedules to determine components and material to be moved, gathered, or loaded
  • Ensures the timely filling of requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distribute items to assembly line
  • Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 68 lbs. in weight

• Ability to frequently walk, stand, look up/down, balance, stoop, twist, kneel, and bend• Ability to constantly grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools

  • Ability to successfully proctor all training courses
  • Ability to hear and see, including the ability to perceive depth and distinguish colors, sufficient to perform job functions and use close range radios
  • Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions
  • A comfortable working as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction
  • Proficient level use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and other software programs
  • Able to climb 20’ ladders regularly throughout shift in all weather conditions
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