Forklift Operator

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Forklift Operator to join our steel operations team. You will handle loading, unloading, and moving steel products—beams, plate, coil, pipe—within the yard, warehouse, or production area, with strict adherence to safety procedures.

Ideal candidates have forklift experience in heavy industrial settings, a current certification, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors. Apply to contribute to safe, efficient material handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven forklift operation experience, preferably in steel industry or other heavy industrial environments.
• Current forklift certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot, cold, and outdoor environments.
• Strong attention to safety and situational awareness.
• Ability to read measurements and follow layout or stacking requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts (sit-down, stand-up, or specialty forklifts) to handle and transport steel materials.
• Load and unload steel products from trucks, railcars, and storage racks.
• Secure loads using chains, straps, or other approved methods to prevent shifting or damage.
• Inspect the forklift before each shift, checking brakes, steering, lift mechanisms, and safety devices.
• Read and interpret work orders, shipping manifests, and inventory instructions.
• Stage and organize materials in designated areas for production or shipment.
• Communicate with team members and spotters to ensure safe movements in tight or high-traffic areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas to ensure safe forklift operation.
• Report any damage to materials, equipment, or facilities immediately to a supervisor.
• Follow all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and PPE requirements.

Skills

Safety-focused

Attention to detail

Reading measurements

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking askilled and safety-conscious Forklift Operator to join our steeloperations team. The Forklift Operator is responsible for safe loading,unloading, and moving steel products—such as beams, plate, coil, pipe, andfabricated parts—within the yard, warehouse, or production area. This rolerequires experience handling heavy and irregular loads, as well as strictadherence to safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts (sit-down, stand-up,or specialty forklifts) to handle and transport steel materials.
• Load and unload steel products fromtrucks, railcars, and storage racks.
• Secure loads using chains, straps, orother approved methods to prevent shifting or damage.
• Inspect the forklift before eachshift, checking brakes, steering, lift mechanisms, and safety devices.
• Read and interpret work orders,shipping manifests, and inventory instructions.
• Stage and organize materials indesignated areas for production or shipment.
• Communicate with team members andspotters to ensure safe movements in tight or high-traffic areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and organizationin work areas to ensure safe forklift operation.
• Report any damage to materials,equipment, or facilities immediately to a supervisor.
• Follow all OSHA regulations, companysafety policies, and PPE requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven forklift operation experience,preferably in the steel industry or other heavy industrial environments.
• Current forklift certification (orability to obtain upon hire).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and workin hot, cold, and outdoor environments.
• Strong attention to safety andsituational awareness.
• Ability to read measurements,understand steel product types, and follow layout or stackingrequirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling long, heavy, orirregular steel loads.
• Ability to operate additionalequipment such as overhead cranes or side-loaders.
• Knowledge of yard management systemsor inventory tracking software.

Safety Emphasis

Steel handlingrequires extreme attention to safety. The Forklift Operator must continuouslyoperate at safe speeds, maintain awareness of the surroundings, and communicateclearly with ground personnel to avoid accidents.