Forklift Operator

Monarch Steel of Alabama, Inc.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Monarch Steel Company of Alabama, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler to move steel within our service center and support production orders.

You will operate forklift and overhead cranes, stage materials, verify counts, and help maintain a clean, safe work environment in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and a forklift/crane license, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Licensed to operate forklift and/or crane.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and overhead cranes to move steel safely.
• Move and store materials in designated areas and stage orders.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and follow safety policies.
• Verify counts, shipments and receipts; report equipment issues.
• Support team and participate in continuous safety improvements.

Skills

Operate forklift/crane

Plan workload

Attention to detail

Teamwork/communication

Safety-conscious

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Monarch Steel Company of Alabama, Inc., a division of American Consolidated Industries, is one of the country’s largest providers of hot rolled, cold rolled, and galvanized steel products. Here at Monarch Steel of Alabama we receive steel coils, slit/blank/cut to length coils and ship to our customers. We pride ourselves on outstanding safety, quality, customer service, and most importantly our 1 – TEAM environment.

Monarch Steel Company of Alabama, Inc. has immediate full-time positions available!

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!

We offer a competitive benefit package and the opportunity to work in a drug-free and safe work environment.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Illness
• Life insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Referral bonus Program - up to $1000
• Vacation & Personal Time Off
• Holiday Pay – Includes a Floating Holiday
• Eligible for an Incentive Bonus - up to 10% of your monthly earnings, paid monthly.

Monarch Steel Company of Alabama, Inc., a division of American Consolidated Industries, is one of the country’s largest providers of hot rolled, cold rolled, and galvanized steel products. Here at Monarch Steel of Alabama we receive steel coils, slit/blank/cut to length coils and ship to our customers. We pride ourselves on outstanding safety, quality, customer service, and most importantly our 1 – TEAM environment.

Monarch Steel Company of Alabama, Inc. has immediate full-time positions available! JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! We offer a competitive benefit package and the opportunity to work in a drug-free and safe work environment. Benefits include:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Illness
• 50k Company paid Life AD&D Insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Referral bonus Program - up to $1000
• Steel Toe Subsidy
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance
• Vacation & Personal Time Off
• Holiday Pay – Includes a Floating Holiday
• Eligible for an Incentive Bonus - up to 10% of your monthly earnings, paid monthly.

Position Summary

Under the guidance of our Operations Supervisor or Team Lead, the Material Handlers is responsible for moving steel throughout our service center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Embraces the 1 T.E.A.M. culture
• Wear all proper protective equipment as required in work and in accordance with Safety Policy and OSHA standards.
• Maintain a safe and healthful work environment by practicing safe work habits, good housekeeping procedures and adhering to safety guidelines.
• Operate forklift and/or overhead cranes to transport material within service center in a safe and reliable manner from trucks, facility, etc.
• Move product to storage areas with proper equipment and efficiently stack and store in appropriate area
• Maneuver material handling equipment safely and efficiently through limited space areas
• Stock and rotate materials as necessary
• Verify counts and product shipped and/or received
• Stage material for sales and production orders
• Report all equipment failures to immediate supervisor
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Operate assigned equipment in a safe, effective and efficient manner
• Plan and prioritize workload
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow processes and procedures
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Communicate and interact with team members at all levels of the company

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred

Licenses/Designations and Certifications

• Licensed to operate a forklift and/or crane

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually medium to high.
• 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 and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Note:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills associated with the position.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.