Panel Loader

Panel Loader | Quakertown, PA

Schedules: Monday through Thursday 5 AM to 3:30 PM or Tuesday through Friday 5 AM to 3:30 PM

General Summary of Position

The Panel Loader is expected to load finished prefabricated wall panels safely and efficiently onto flatbed trucks for delivery to site. Position requires safe operation of various heavy equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, yard trucks in the prefabrication shop. The employee is required to use all Personal Protective Equipment provided.

Essential Duties (Core Competencies):

• Operates overhead cranes for loading finished wall panels onto flatbed trailers
• Properly secures panels with crane connections (hooks)
• Manipulation of panel position utilizing crane and forklifts for proper loading
• Operates basic hand tools including an impact driver, circular hand saw, ratchet straps, and table saw for fabricating and placing layers of dunnage/insulation between the panels for safe and damage-free transport to job sites
• Operates yard truck to safely move empty and full flatbed trailers in to and out of the building and around the trailer yard
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge and experience working with commercial carpentry tools and building materials
• Knowledge and understanding of construction safety devices and PPE
• Experience with operation of multi-hoist crane
• Experience with operating forklifts
• Experience with operating hand and powered tools such as impact driver, hand and table saw, ratchet straps
• Able and comfortable operating yard truck, moving and parking flatbed trailers in confined spaces    

Key Competencies:

• Self-motivated to grow personally and professionally through additional training and education  as needed
• Ability to successfully adapt to changes in the internal and external environment
• Ability to build a relationship and effectively communicate with coworkers and customers (inclusive of active listening skills, communicating non-defensively and having a positive attitude.)
• Ability to focus on and meet targeted goals and objectives
• Ability to work effectively and productively as a member of a cross-functional team
• Proactively defining & resolving problems before they become an issue and identifying and resolving identified problems for optimum results

Work Environment

The work environment will consist mainly of heavy work in a manufacturing environment. There may be some exposure to seasonal humidity and extreme heat over 85 degrees, excessive noise, and some vibration associated with the use of tools and equipment. Some hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, caustic chemical, and slippery and uneven walking surfaces exist.

Company Standards

• The employee will adhere to the Company safety policy and, at all times, will use all required Personal Protective Equipment provided to employee
• The employee will represent the Company in a positive, professional manner with fellow employees and within the communities served
• The employee will encourage and maintain teamwork throughout the company and will communicate all pertinent information in a timely and effective manner
• The employee will endeavor to maintain our integrity by embracing high ethical standards and adhering to company policies
• Consistently demonstrates Company Guiding Values of Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Integrity, Teamwork, and Community

Acknowledgement

Position duties and expectations change over time.  This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exclusive or exhaustive list of the job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.  The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the Company. If there is ever a time that you are unsure what is expected of you, you are expected to meet with your manager and ask questions. If you are unsure how to perform a certain task, ask your manager before performing. 

Klover Benefits
Medical Insurance (opt-out and $40 goes back into every weekly paycheck)
Medical Gap Insurance (picks up deductibles on medical plans)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Basic Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401K
Employee Referral Program (Klover employee receives $1000.00 and the referral will receive $500.00 IF BOTH THE KLOVER EMPLOYEE AND REFERRAL STAY PAST 180 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT)

Klover Contracting Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment of any kind.  Klover is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and employing an inclusive and diverse workforce. 

Klover Contracting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identify, veteran or disability status.   In addition to federal law requirements, Klover Contracting, Inc. 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.