Fork Lift Operator

Next Level Steel, LLC; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time and vacation time

Paid holidays

Health Benefits

401k program

Paycheck advance program

Job summary

Next Level Steel, LLC seeks a dedicated Forklift Operator to support shipping and receiving operations. This role requires operating an 18,000lb+ sit-down forklift, reading tapes, and maintaining a strong safety record.

Ideal candidates are hard-working team players with good vision, capable of daily equipment inspections, and able to handle physical tasks including lifting up to 75 lbs and working in varied weather. Company benefits and room for growth offered.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience operating 18,000lb+ sit-down forklift (min 2 years).
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Adhere to safety protocols and wear PPE at all times.

Responsibilities

• Operate diesel-powered forklift to load/unload large structural materials.
• Inspect equipment daily and report issues to supervisor.
• Unload materials from suppliers and verify accuracy.
• Move materials to storage and prep for processing.
• Assist shop when needed and support teamwork for uptime.

Skills

Forklift experience

Tape measure reading

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Team player

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish/English

Clean driving record

Ability to work in extreme weather

Tools

18,000lb forklift

Job description

Forklift Operator

We Exist To Take People, Experience & Innovation To The Next Level; And We Do This By Living Our Values:

• Attitude: We have an optimistic can-do approach to everything we do.
• Uncommon Solutions: Creativity and problem-solving are in our nature.
• Alliance: We look out for the best interest of our clients, vendors and employees
• Precision: Accuracy is the standard. Quality is non-negotiable.
• Ownership: Deliberate in action, committed to results.

At Next Level Steel, you’ll be part of a team that values accountability, supports growth, and is committed to building something that lasts.

Forklift drivers wanted for long‑term employment to assist shipping and receiving department. Looking for hard‑working, motivated, team player individuals to fill full‑time day shift and night shift positions.

Job Description/Duties Include But Not Limited To

• Forklift Experience using 18,000lb+ sit down vertical forklift – A MUST HAVE! (2 yr minimum)
• High degree of attention required to prevent injuries to self and others
• Good peripheral vision and good vision in general
• Operating diesel powered forklift to load and unload large structural steel materials
• Must be able to read a tape measure
• Perform daily inspections on your equipment, and grease your machine when it needs it. Report any issues to supervisor immediately
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs, stand, walk, bend, climb, stoop, twist, crouch, kneel and inspect components for extended periods. Must be able to lift and carry tools and materials as needed.
• Unloading materials from suppliers safely and efficiently
• Cross check/verifying that all received material are correct
• Move materials to and from storage areas
• Separate and stack all material by job in correct storage locations
• Pull material to be processed, keep all operators loaded with material to avoid down time
• Stack fabricated steel into a load built off of specific piece marks provided on a load list securely
• Loading material safely by yourself, sometimes a double picking of loads moving as one (2 forklifts)
• Working directly off of load list to get the correct material in the right load to avoid any miss‑ships/shipping errors
• Clean driving record
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Strict adherence to safety protocols, with PPE (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots with metatarsal guards) required at all times
• Safety Oriented
• Customer Service/Team Player attitude
• Construction Industry Experience
• Bilingual Spanish / English – A PLUS

This position also assists the shop as needed loading material onto equipment. Room for growth!

• Paid sick time and vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Health Benefits
• 401k program
• Paycheck advance program

We are a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity Company.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE