We are looking for a dependable forklift operator with experience safely moving, loading, and unloading materials in fast-paced warehouse and yard environments. Skilled in operating various material-handling equipment, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting efficient shipping and receiving operations while adhering to strict safety standards.

• Adhere to all Triple-S and OSHA safety standards, promptly reporting any unsafe conditions to ensure a safe work environment
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to safely load, unload, and transport materials throughout the yard and warehouse
• Handle materials efficiently, including stacking, organizing, and relocating steel plates using proper techniques and equipment
• Perform accurate order picking using equipment such as order pickers and pallet jacks to meet customer requirements
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, recordkeeping, and proper documentation practices
• Support shipping and receiving operations by verifying incoming and outgoing shipments, inspecting loads, and completing required documentation
• Assist in maintaining an organized, clean, and efficient yard and warehouse, including storage optimization
• Monitor equipment performance, perform basic troubleshooting, and coordinate maintenance as needed to ensure operational efficiency
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to support a smooth and productive workflow
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

• Prior experience a plus but not required
• Ability to safely meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision; work alone and in a team environment.
• Develop a good working knowledge of material and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Ability to maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations. 

Other:

• Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands/fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock when in the operations or laboratory areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to the open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.

Disclaimer: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.