Forklift Operator 1

infra-metals; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Infra Group in the United States seeks a Forklift Operator to load/unload inventory and move steel materials using heavy-capacity equipment per work orders and supervisor directions.

Responsibilities include operating a forklift, logging inventory changes, loading trailers, and maintaining safety standards. The role requires proactive teamwork and dependable attendance, with possible overtime and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate fork truck to lift, move, position, and reposition steel and heavy material to stock areas.
• Load and unload trailers and/or railroad cars.
• Drive and operate the fork truck in various conditions and spaces.
• Log and report inventory location changes into the inventory system or paperwork.
• Log and tag inventory received according to procedures.
• Assemble customer orders according to work orders.
• Record material information to work orders or forms as directed.
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Coordinate with warehouse areas and coworkers to complete tasks.
• Maintain compliance with safety requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Safety sensitive for own safety and others.
• Demonstrated initiative to seek out and complete tasks.
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive attitude.
• Committed to a workplace of culture and respect.
• Dependable and punctual attendance.
• May work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Perform other Warehouse tasks as needed.
• Handle special projects as directed.

Skills

communication

truck experience

material handling

steel experience

Job description

Location/Org Data : Logo

Job Summary

The Infra Group is a leading provider in steel distribution, processing, and solutions across the United States. We are built on a foundation of integrity, innovation, and a people-first culture. Our teams take pride in driving operational excellence, developing strong customer relationships, and building a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.

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, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Medium/Heavy work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 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

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $22.00/Hr. - USD $24.00/Hr. depending on experience, qualifications, and location.