FORKLIFT OPERATOR, 1st Shift (6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., M-F, Saturdays when required)

MI Metals, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MI Metals, Inc. in Florida seeks a Forklift Operator in the Extrusion Department to safely operate forklifts, move raw materials and finished goods, and support production flow.

You will inspect forklifts, perform preventive maintenance, read shipping instructions in English, and comply with PPE requirements. Overtime and Saturdays may be required.

Must have valid driver’s license and be certified; three years of forklift experience preferred; join a safety-conscious team.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Certified forklift operator; MI Metals operator certification training.
• 3+ years forklift experience; large/wide loads preferred.
• Read shipping instructions in English.
• Able to work overtime, including Saturdays.
• PPE required: hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, long pants, steel-toed shoes.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to transport raw materials, finished products, and supplies.
• Support workflow efficiency and uphold product quality standards.
• Inspect forklifts and perform basic maintenance at shift start or when switching units.
• Identify safety hazards and report to management.
• Stage material for production flow and assist line operations.
• Maintain neat work-in-progress notes and move materials around the facility.
• Contribute to good housekeeping and rack relocation as needed.
• Transport materials around the facility as required.

Skills

Forklift cert

Forklift experience

English reading

Overtime willing

PPE compliance

Job description

Description

Forklift Operator

Extrusion Department

Overview

Under the supervision of the Extrusion Manager, this position is responsible for safely operating forklifts to transport raw materials, finished products, and production supplies throughout the facility. The Forklift Operator will help maintain workflow efficiency, ensure product quality standards are met, and adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.

Inspect and perform maintenance checks of forklift at beginning of shift or when switching to another forklift before operating. Performing operator maintenance such as adding oil, coolant, and refueling of propane tanks as needed.

• Adhere to all policies, procedures, rules, quality and customer service standards set forth by the company.
• Identify safety hazards in the workplace and report them to management.
• Keep work-in-progress notes of department material to be processed in a neat and organized manner to allow ease of movement in and out of department.
• Stage material to be processed, as determined by Lead or Department Manager, for continuous production flow by grouping as required.
• Assist line operations as needed when tasked to do so.
• Stacking empty racks and relocation of racks.
• Consolidating of items for good housekeeping practices.
• Transporting of materials around facility as needed.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license

• Certified forklift operator - must be able to complete training to support a valid MI Metals operator's certification
• Previous Forklift operation (at least 3 years of experience), preferably handling large and wide loads
• Able to read shipping instructions and follow verbal/written directions in English
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, including Saturdays.
• Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required: hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, long pants, steel-toed shoes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and operate a forklift to move heavy loads
• Work involves standing, walking, climbing, and reaching throughout the shift
• Exposure to outdoor conditions (extreme heat/cold depending on season), noise, fumes, dust, and moving mechanical parts in a manufacturing environment.