Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Steel Technologies; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining industry is looking for a Forklift Operator for 1st shift at their Santa Teresa location. This role is essential for ensuring smooth material movement and maintaining safety standards. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement. The ideal candidate will have forklift certification and the ability to handle physical tasks safely.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days

401(k) with competitive match

Paid Time Off starting after 90 days

Monthly Incentive Bonus

Education Assistance for job-related courses

Qualifications

• Ability to pass and maintain forklift licenses.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to transport materials.
• Load, unload and stack materials as per procedure.
• Communicate quality issues to supervisors.

Skills

Safety compliance

Ability to use measuring tools

Education

Forklift certification

Job description

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As a Forklift Operator at Steel Technologies, your main responsibility is to ensure material is being moved throughout the plant according to production standards. Safety is the utmost importance in this role and we’re looking for someone who we can count on to perform the job safely and efficiently. We depend on this position in order to maintain production flow and ensure daily goals are met.

How you’ll contribute to our company:

• Operate forklift to transport materials to and from storage areas, work stations, and within other areas of assignment
• Load, transport, unload and stack materials in accordance with established procedures
• Maintain up-to-date forklift certification
• Communicate non-compliance and/or quality problems to supervisor and/or shift lead
• Clean and maintain housekeeping of finished goods storage area
  
  

Here’s what we can offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment
• Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year
• Paid Time Off starting after 90 days of employment
• Paid Holidays starting day one!
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more
• Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment
• Free uniforms after 60 days of employment
• Monthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employment
• Education Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services
  
  

Here’s what is needed to be successful:

• Ability to use tape measures, micrometers and calipers
• Ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
• Ability to pass and maintain forklift licenses
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
  
  

Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Mining

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