Wide Load Forklift Operator-Structural Steel

The Forklift Material Handler is responsible for the general handling of materials (Structural Steel) where applicable. The handling of material may be associated with various areas, including unloading in-bound material, loading out-bound material or moving and distributing material to various operation areas for fabrication.

*Pre-Employment Drug Test/Background Check will be done on successful candidates*

Essential Position Requirements:

• Follow all company safety and quality requirements.
• Ability to efficiently and safely operate applicable equipment to unload, load and distribute material with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate with team members verbally and non-verbally.
• Ability to work efficiently in all forms of weather (wind, heat, cold, and rain).
• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime or weekends as needed.
• Prompt and dependable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Work Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certified required (Combi-Lift experience Highly Desired)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Exhibit strong skills in material identification.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills.
• Plan and organize work to meet deadlines.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to read a tape measure (imperial and metric).
• Ability to work with others.

Required Competencies / Qualities:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Honesty/Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Material Handler to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Material Handler is regularly required to sit, using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear well.
• The Material Handler may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• The Material Handler must be able to climb stairs, bend at the waist, twist, climb, stoop, stand, walk, grasp, pull, push, and have the full use of fingers on both hands to enable safe material handling, as well as function efficiently and safely in the outdoor work environments with exposure to weather extremes.
• The Material Handler must be able to hear and understand verbal instructions in a shop environment, as well as effectively communicate (verbal and written)

Please email your resume.

Competitive salary (With plenty of Overtime) with medical benefits and 401K

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Describe the wide loads (20' in width or more) that you have done in the past?
• What kind of pay-rate are you looking for?

Experience:

• Structural Steel: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person