Combi-Lift Spotter (Multiple Openings)

General Job Description:

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Purpose of Position:

The Combi-Lift Spotter assists Combi-Lift Drivers by guiding equipment movement, ensuring safe navigation through tight spaces, and coordinating material placement. This role is crucial for maintaining safety standards and optimizing workflow efficiency in material handling processes.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Hand Signal Proficiency: Spotters must be thoroughly familiar with standard hand signals used in Spotting operations.
• Crane and Rigging Knowledge: A good understanding of Combi components, operation, and limitations, as well as rigging techniques, is essential.
• Hazard Identification: Spotters need to be able to identify potential hazards in the work area and understand how to mitigate them.
• Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication with the Combi operator and other team members is critical.
• Attention to Detail: Spotters need to be highly attentive to detail and able to focus on the task at hand, even in potentially noisy and distracting environments.
• Safety Awareness: A strong commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols is paramount.
• Observation: Spotters continuously monitor the surroundings, paying close attention to Potential hazards like Environmental obstacles such as power lines, machine and load clearances, Debris and personnel.
• Load Handling: They assist with rigging the load, ensuring it is properly secured before the lift begins, and they monitor the load's movement throughout the move, alerting the operator to any issues.
• Safety Oversight: Spotters are responsible for ensuring that the work area is clear of personnel and obstructions before and during the lift. They may also be involved in identifying potential hazards and implementing safety precautions.
• Emergency Response: In case of an emergency, the spotter has the authority to stop the Combi operation if they observe a dangerous situation.
• Equipment Inspection: Spotters may also be involved in inspecting the Combi and rigging equipment before and after each lift, ensuring that everything is in safe working order.

Specific Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of safety protocols related to material handling equipment.
• Physical requirements: ability to walk/stand all shift, lift 40 lbs. unassisted, bend, squat, kneel, work in all weather conditions.

Additional Requirements:

• Pass background check and drug test

• Demonstrate ability to accurately read and interpret a tape measure (test will be required)

Company Overview:

Why IES Infrastructure?

IES Infrastructure offers competitive salaries. But, if you make your employment decision based on salary only, you’re overlooking other significant factors – work environment and employee benefits. We offer a friendly, team-work environment with opportunities for continuous development and career advancement. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that provides real protection for you and your family.

• Health & dental insurance
• Group life & accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Company Paid Disability insurance (short and long-term)
• Vacation and holidays
• 401k

Company Culture

Commitment to Excellence – Consistently exceeds expectations.
Honesty and Integrity – Strive to do what is right and do what we say we will do.
Safety – Create a safe working environment in all operating locations.
Respect -Honor the rights of all involved.
Communication – Communicate clearly and directly with all involved.
Employee Satisfaction – Create employee opportunities for growth and development.
Innovation and Creativity – Apply creative ingenuity to make us better, faster, and first.
Resiliency – No obstacle will stop us from accomplishing our goals.
Teamwork – Above all else, work together as one team and one group of professionals.

All positions require customer focus with a service-oriented attitude as well as attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt to changes in daily activities is essential. Ability to travel and work overtime/weekends, as needed, to meet customer and in-house demands. All applicants must pass a background check and drug/alcohol screening and must have a clean driving record.

Additional Data:

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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