Top-Pick Fork Lift Operator/CDL Shuttle Driver

Reports To: Production Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-Time
Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Company Overview

XCaliber Container is a trusted supplier with over 18 years of industry expertise. We specialize in providing high-quality shipping container builds, including specialty storage, commercial, and residential solutions. Our commitment to uncompromising quality and exceptional customer service sets us apart in the industry. With a focus on innovation and excellence, we continue to expand our offerings to meet diverse customer requirements.

Position Summary

The Top-Pick Forklift Operator / CDL Shuttle Driver is a hybrid position responsible for safely moving containers, materials, and equipment both within company facilities and between production locations. This employee will operate a Top-Pick container handler and other material-handling equipment while also driving a commercial truck to transport containers, materials, and finished products between company sites. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, flexible, and able to transition between forklift operations and commercial driving responsibilities based on daily production needs.

Responsibilities

Top-Pick and Material-Handling Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Top-Pick container handler to lift, move, stack, stage, load, and unload shipping containers.
• Move containers and materials to designated production bays, staging areas, storage locations, and loading areas.
• Load and unload trucks and trailers according to production and shipping priorities.
• Inspect containers, lifting equipment, and work areas before each movement.
• Confirm that containers are properly secured and that the surrounding area is clear before lifting or transporting a load.
• Maintain safe spacing, stacking height, and container placement throughout the yard.
• Follow established traffic patterns, speed limits, hand signals, and spotter requirements.
• Perform and document required pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections.
• Report equipment damage, unsafe conditions, mechanical issues, and container damage immediately.
• Assist with general yard organization and material movement when needed.

CDL Shuttle Driver Responsibilities

• Safely operate a commercial truck to transport containers, materials, equipment, and finished products between company production locations.
• Complete scheduled and unscheduled shuttle runs based on production priorities.
• Perform and document required DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Properly connect, disconnect, secure, and inspect trailers and transported loads.
• Verify bills of lading, transfer documents, load information, and delivery instructions.
• Follow all applicable DOT regulations, traffic laws, company policies, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Communicate delays, mechanical problems.
• Maintain the cleanliness and basic condition of assigned trucks, trailers, and equipment.
• Coordinate with production, materials, shipping, and receiving teams to support timely material flow.

General Responsibilities

• Prioritize work according to production schedules and operational needs.
• Participate in daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and operational planning meetings.
• Follow all PPE, lockout/tagout, and equipment-operation requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Work cooperatively with production employees, supervisors, spotters, and logistics personnel.
• Assist with other operational and material-handling duties as assigned.