Forklift Operator 1

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

Job summary

Infra-Metals Co. in Illinois seeks a forklift operator to load/unload and move steel and heavy inventory according to work orders and supervisor directives.

You will operate heavy-capacity forklift, maintain safe practices, and log inventory changes in the system; overtime or weekend work may be required.

Candidates should have strong communication skills and forklift/material handling experience, especially with steel products.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience operating heavy-capacity forklift and material handling.
• Experience working with steel.

Responsibilities

• Operate fork truck to lift, move, and position steel and heavy material.
• Load and unload trailers and railroad cars.
• Drive and operate the forklift in various conditions and spaces.
• Log inventory location changes into the inventory system and/or paperwork.
• Log and tag inventory received according to procedure.
• Assemble customer orders from work orders.
• Record material information to work orders and forms as specified by management.
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Coordinate with multiple warehouse areas to complete tasks.
• Maintain compliance with all safety requirements; safety-sensitive for self and others.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Forklift experience

Tools

Heavy capacity forklift

Job description

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 oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching

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 own 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.

EEO Statement

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