Trans Utility Worker

Transportation Utility Operator

Posting start date: 5/20/26

Location:

Peoria, Illinois, USA, 61639

Job Overview

The primary job duties for this position include regular operation of overhead cranes up to 50 ton, and/or the use of various types of material handling equipment. Material handling equipment may vary from 6,000 # capacity forklift up to 15+ ton forklifts. May operate any of the following onsite equipment including but not limited to: non‑CDL trucks, train engine track mobile used to move train cars within the facility, yard crane, or mule train.

This position may work within either the production function or the logistics function for the Peoria facility.

• Operation of radio‑controlled overhead cranes up to 50 ton
• Rigging work necessary to prepare crane lifts for overhead crane lifts
• Use of various pieces of material handling equipment which vary from 6,000 # forktrucks up to 15+ ton capacity forklifts
• Operation of non‑CDL trucks, train engine (yes, really!) track mobile used to move train cars within the facility, yard crane, or mule train, and spotter
• Work within either the production or the logistics function for the Peoria facility
• Operate on any transportation job, including switcher, dinky operator, radio‑controlled crane operator, local truck driver, yard crane operator, chain hooker, mule train operator and mule operator
• Obtain valid licenses when necessary
• Lift and transport material as directed
• Work from appropriate paperwork
• Use information systems as necessary to perform job duties
• Collect and dispose of plant and office refuse using any designated vehicle or equipment (includes changing compactor)
• Perform material handling and transportation jobs in the Test Department, pick parts, remove snow, pump petroleum products, perform janitorial services, restock standard hardware supplies, deliver mail, and follow all safety rules and regulations at all times
• Train other operators as directed
• Maintain quality of own work
• Pass any appropriate test

• Three or more years of documented experience operating material handling equipment in a large‑scale warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Significant experience operating overhead cranes of 20 ton or greater capacity
• Experience rigging materials in preparation for crane lifts
• Ability to learn and follow industrial safety processes
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal, to work effectively with all facility employees
• Ability to identify and label parts using blueprints
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Demonstrated math skills that reflect the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Three to five years documented experience in the use of material handling equipment
• Will be required to complete a physical commensurate with DOL Medium duty work requirements, which includes drug testing

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