Forklift Operator 1

Infra-Metals Co.; Marseilles (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Infra-Metals Co. is seeking a warehouse forklift operator to load/unload inventory and move materials with heavy-capacity equipment. You will follow supervisor directions and work orders to maintain stock and drive efficiency.

You will log inventory changes, assemble orders, and ensure accurate material handling while maintaining strict safety standards and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred candidates will have heavy capacity fork truck experience, material handling experience, and experience working with steel.

Responsibilities

• Operate fork truck to lift, move, and position steel and heavy material to stock areas.
• Load and unload trailers and railroad cars.
• Drive the fork truck in various conditions and spaces.
• Log and report inventory location changes into the inventory system and/or by paperwork.
• Log and tag inventory received according to procedures.
• Assemble customer orders according to work orders.
• Record pertinent material information to work orders and forms.
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Coordinate with multiple warehouse areas and coworkers to complete tasks.
• Maintain safety compliance and procedures.
• Safety sensitive for your own safety and others.
• Demonstrate initiative to proactively seek out work and complete tasks.
• Be an enthusiastic team player with a positive attitude.
• Commit to a workplace with culture and respect.
• Maintain dependable attendance/punctuality.
• May work overtime and weekends as assigned.
• Handle special projects as specified by management.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Forklift experience

Material handling

Steel experience

Job description

Location/Org Data : Logo

Job Summary

Load / unload or otherwise move inventory using heavy capacity fork truck equipment according to work orders and by directive of 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 one'self, 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, reposition steel and heavy material to stock areas.
• Load and unload trailers and 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 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 motivating 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 need).
• 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 fork truck experience, material handling experience, and experience working with steel.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $22.00/Hr. - USD $23.00/Hr. depending on experience, qualifications, and location.