Forklift Operator

CMC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage Day 1

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Lifestyle Benefit

Bonuses

Life Insurance

Stock Purchase Plan

Training & Advancement

Job summary

CMC is seeking a hands-on team player to support our manufacturing and recycling operations in Columbia, SC. You will keep work areas clean, operate production equipment, and actively participate in safety programs while adapting to a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in recycling or manufacturing, with forklift or loader experience and a HS diploma or equivalent. Training and advancement opportunities are available within a Fortune 500 company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in recycling or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Prior forklift/skid steer/loader experience is beneficial.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; further training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain work area and equipment in clean, orderly condition and follow safety regulations.
• Operate production equipment per procedures and guidelines.
• Participate in CMC Safety Programs and uphold the CMC Safety Culture.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Team player

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Able to lift 50 lbs

Weather resilience

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Skid steer / Loader operation

Job description

There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows safety regulations
• Operates production equipment in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
• Participates in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively upholds the CMC Safety Culture
• Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor

What You'll Need

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Able to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment, with strong multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Minimum 1 year experience in either recycling and/or manufacturing environment preferred
• Previous experience operating forklift, skid steer, loader or similar equipment
• Prior knowledge of metal identification is a plus

Your Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.