Vigor Values

Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.

Truth:We seek the truth, and we speak the truth
Responsibility:We act on what we know is right
Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
Love:We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist the shipping department in loading/unloading distribution and storage of materials and products using forklifts, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Load/unload and distribute materials and finished products using forklifts, dolly cars, etc.

• Count and verify loads from invoices.

• Understand receiving and storage requirements for specific contracts.

• Fill shipper orders.

• Pick parts from bill of materials or lists then transport materials into fabrication area(s) as required.

• Loaders are to be experienced, or equivalent, in performing specialist and helper duties.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Fully conversant with structural shapes, sizes, grades, weights, bills of material, etc.

• Full knowledge in loading and unloading of trucks, barges, and railcars.

• Maintain safe and efficient work methods, know the capacity and limitation of all hoisting equipment, clamps, and slings.

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions regarding daily functions, safety rules and regulations, and possible hazardous conditions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to lift, carry, or maneuver objects, difficult objects will be lifted with the assistance of mechanical means or additional workers.

Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb.

Capable of working off ladders and scaffolding.

May be exposed to excessive noise, welding gases and fumes, and varying weather conditions. Proper protective equipment will be provided as necessary.

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.