Forklift Operator 1

Infra-Metals Co.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator to load/unload and move inventory using heavy equipment according to work orders and supervisor directions. The role emphasizes safe operation, accuracy in inventory logging, and teamwork in a warehouse setting.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts in various spaces, assembling orders, and maintaining compliance with safety policies. Overtime and weekend work may be required based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Heavy capacity forklift experience preferred.
• Material handling experience preferred.
• Experience working with steel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to lift, move, and position steel and heavy material.
• Load and unload trailers and railroad cars.
• Log inventory location changes into the inventory system and paperwork.
• Log and tag inventory received according to procedure.
• Complete customer orders per work orders and maintain accuracy.
• Comply with safety rules and cooperate with coworkers.

Skills

Effective communication

Forklift experience

Material handling

Steel handling

Job description

Job Summary

The Forklift Operator will load/unload or otherwise move inventory using heavy capacity for truck equipment according to work orders and by directive of a supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit(Stationary position)
• Walk(Move, Traverse)
• Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move)
• Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Reaching

Function in the Job

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

Responsible for operating fork truck to lift, move, position, and reposition steel and heavy material to stock areas. Load and unload trailers and/or railroad cars. Able to drive and operate the fork truck in a variety of conditions and spaces. Log and report inventory location changes according to specified procedure into inventory computer system and/or by paperwork. Log and tag inventory received according to specified procedure. Assemble customer orders according to work orders. Record pertinent material information to work orders, material, or other forms as specified by management. Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy. Works and coordinates with multiple areas of the warehouse, and coworkers to complete tasks. Maintain compliance with all safety requirements, policies, and procedures. Safety sensitive for his/her owns safety and/or of others safety. Demonstrated initiative to proactively seek out work and complete tasks. Enthusiastic team player with a motivation positive attitude. Committed to a workplace of culture and respect. Dependable and consistent attendance/punctuality. May need to work overtime and weekends as assigned (depending on business needs). Performance of other Warehouse or other tasks as required by the absence of a department member or due to an existence of a backlog of work. Special projects as specified by management.

Required Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and write.
• Preferred candidates will have heavy capacity for truck experience
• Material handling experience preferred
• Experience working with steel preferred

EEO Statement

Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN