Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

Boeing is seeking Motive Equipment Operators to join their team in the Puget Sound region.

Responsibilities Include:

• Operators typically receive their assignments by radio from the transportation dispatcher
• Manually pick, sort, load and unload small packages up to ten feet long weighing up to thirty-five pounds onto trucks, trailers or dollies
• Secure and protect loads using tarps, covers, slings, cables, and ropes
• Operate small cargo truck to deliver small packages throughout site
• Operate company vehicles to do the following: A) Pull loose freight (rolling stock) from warehouse to required location or from factory to warehouse to be transported. B) Run shuttle route throughout factory areas to supply needed material, parts, or equipment to manufacturing locations. C) Move and position aircraft wings, body sections, fins, stabilizers, or other plane components, using tow bars, wheel chocks, and wing walkers, as necessary. D) Move equipment (e.g., air stairs, heaters, lighting systems) to and from airplanes outside of buildings
• Load and unload aircraft using cargo loaders, as required
• Calculate safe load requirements prior to lifting with forklift truck so as not to exceed lift capacity of equipment
• Operate fork lift to do the following: A) Load and unload materials and/or equipment from vehicles. B) Load and unload factory shuttle. C) Pick up full trash containers, empty, and return them to designated locations. D) Move scaffolds, airplane jacks, and generators to and from aircraft or to load equipment on plane
• Operate trash compactor after emptying trash containers.
• Assist, as necessary, other operators engaged in the movement of airplanes and scaffolds
• Read shipping instruction tag to determine where to take load or which shuttle to transfer it to
• Couple, uncouple, and move associated equipment as necessary to make deliveries
• Operate sweeper to clean transportation aisles, as required
• Keep vehicles clean and perform routine mechanical inspections of equipment such as checking fuel, oil, and water levels of motive equipment, refill as required
• Inspect vehicle for physical damage and report as necessary to maintain safe working conditions
• Fill out and turn in forms, such as weekly trip logs, metrics collection forms, or inspection forms as required
• Maintain a check on all airplanes stored on outside ramps for security of tie-down ropes, loose cowlings, open window or doors, and/or unlocked controls. Notify appropriate personnel, as required.
• Contact supervisor and/or dispatcher when assistance is needed (e.g., if there is an accident or any other problem arises.)
• This position requires an individual when working at heights to utilize fall protection equipment that has weight limitations.

This position will require you to take and pass skills-based Motive Equipment Operator B (Forklift) assessments

Required Qualifications:

• 3 + years of experience with operating forklifts (under 15,000-lb. lift capacity) or related equipment
• Valid driver’s license required
• Must be willing to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime. Some positions may also be rotating shifts
• 1 + Year of experience moving and handling large loads and equipment

• Preferred Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• 3+ years of experience moving aircraft/ large loads/ rail cars

Union Represented

This is an hourly position governed by the IAM Collective Bargaining agreement.

Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will be considered as this job is not installed in QTTP.

Export Control

This position meets export controlled requirements and requires a United States Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15? “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Relocation

This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation.  Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Background Check

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.