Forklift Operator

PrideStaff; Harrisburg (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial manufacturing company is seeking a skilled 2nd Shift Forklift Operator in Harrisburg, NC. The role involves outdoor forklift operation in challenging environments, team leadership responsibilities, and hands-on tasks in steel fabrication processes. Candidates should have relevant experience and capabilities beyond typical warehouse work.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift in challenging outdoor settings.
• Ability to work with heavy and awkwardly sized loads.
• Experience leading small teams.
• Willingness to be hands-on and ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Soft fabricate steel for galvanization, maneuver large lifts in tight spaces.
• Maintain clean work environment and effectively allocate manpower.
• Ensure safety and efficiency of team members.

Skills

Forklift operating experience

Outdoor environment operation

Team leadership

Hands-on work capability

Job description

PrideStaff is seeking a skilled 2ndShiftForklift Operatorfor an Industrial Manufacturing Steel Company inHarrisburg, NC. The ideal candidate will have previousforklift operating experience and must be able to work outside around construction/other difficult environments- not within a warehouse.

Location: Harrisburg, NC 28075
Schedule:Monday through Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm
*Please note, this individual needs to be able to train on 1^stshift before moving to 2^ndshift

Pay:$19/hr.

Experience:

• Has operated a forklift in an outdoor environment on uneven terrain
• Capable of operating a cutting torch for the purpose of adding vent/drain holes in steel
• Has operated/carried awkward-sized sized loads
• The individual needs to have more experience than simply moving pallets in a warehouse
• Has led/directed the activities of 3-5 other employees
• This individual will be responsible for the productive output of 2-4 people
• Must have the willingness to get “hands-on” i.e. get off the lift and work as required

Description:

• Soft fabricated steel in preparation for the galvanizing process
• This includes:
• Placing large beams in stands
• Maneuvering large lifts and fabricated steel within small spaces
• Picking up heavy, awkwardly shaped steel members and moving them carefully without damaging
• Ensure other employees are working efficiently and safely
• Prioritize schedule and allocate manpower effectively
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Understand the jigs, fixtures, racks, baskets, and other methods we use for running material and be capable of selecting appropriate method based on the type of material to be run
• Operate grander to remove surface contaminates before galvanizing

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $19.00