Fork Lift Operator

Kloeckner Metals Corporation in; York (York County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Forklift Operator responsible for safely operating forklifts and performing warehouse duties. The role involves material handling, inventory management, and equipment maintenance. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a reliable work history, and the ability to pass a physical examination.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility.
• Demonstrated reliable work history.

Responsibilities

• Drive the forklift and control the movement of lifting apparatus.
• Maintain material in an efficient and orderly manner.
• Inspect materials for damage or shortages.

Skills

Communication

Mathematics

Instruction Compliance

Technical Skills

Product Knowledge

Reliability

Attention to Detail

Education

1-year certificate from a college or technical school

Two-year technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Banding Equipment

Job description

The Forklifts Operator is responsible for safely operating forklift while performing warehouse and material handling duties.

Job Responsibilities

• Forklift Operation: Drive the forklift and control the movement of lifting apparatus by moving levers and pressing pedals
• Material Handling: Position lifting forks under loaded pallets or skids, transport loads to designated areas, and stack materials by raising and lowering the lifting device
• Organization: Maintain material in an efficient and orderly manner by size and grade for easy retrieval
• Inventory Management: Inventory materials on the work floor and supply workers with materials as needed
• Inspection and Reporting: Inspect materials for damage or shortages and report findings to the supervisor
• Loading/Unloading: Load or unload materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting devices
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on the forklift, including lubricating the truck, recharging batteries, filling the fuel tank, or replacing the liquefied gas tank
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support warehouse operations

Qualifications

• Communication: Ability to speak effectively with customers and employees, and to read and understand safety rules, operation, maintenance, and procedure manuals.
• Mathematics: Proficiency in basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Instruction Compliance: Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Education and Experience:
  • 1-year certificate from a college or technical school; or
  • Three to six months of related experience; or
  • Two-year technical degree or equivalent with 3-5 years of experience in a related field
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and understand work orders and written instructions, utilize measuring devices such as rulers, tapes, and calipers, and use a computer to check stock and print tags
• Product Knowledge: Knowledge of products handled in the warehouse
• Banding Equipment: Ability to use banding equipment
• Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
• Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks

Compensation

$23 - $24 hourly

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