Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Kloeckner Metals Corporation in; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health insurance – Medical/Prescripton

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Paid Short / Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance (Financial)

Adoption & Fertility Navigation

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals Corporation is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate a forklift and support warehouse tasks. You will move pallets, manage loading/unloading, and keep materials organized for easy retrieval.

Strong attention to detail, math skills, and ability to follow safety rules are required. Benefits include 401(k) with match, PTO, holidays, health coverage, HSA and disability insurance.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand work orders and safety rules.
• Proficiency in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to carry out written or scheduled instructions.
• Education/Experience requirements: 1-year certificate or 3-6 months related experience; or 2-year degree with 3-5 years in related field.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and move loads by lifting apparatus.
• Transport pallets/skids to designated areas and stack materials.
• Keep materials organized by size and grade for easy retrieval.
• Inventory materials on the work floor and supply others as needed.
• Inspect materials for damage or shortages and report findings to supervisor.
• Load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
• Perform routine forklift maintenance (lubrication, recharging, fueling).
• Perform other duties as assigned to support warehouse operations.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Material Handling

Organization

Inventory Management

Inspection and Reporting

Loading/Unloading

Equipment Maintenance

Attention to Detail

Education

1-year certificate

3-6 months related experience

2-year technical degree or equivalent

Job description

The Forklifts Operator is responsible for safely operating forklift while performing warehouse and material handling duties.

Job Responsibilities

• Forklift Operation: Drive the forklift and control the movement of lifting apparatus by moving levers and pressing pedals
• Material Handling: Position lifting forks under loaded pallets or skids, transport loads to designated areas, and stack materials by raising and lowering the lifting device
• Organization: Maintain material in an efficient and orderly manner by size and grade for easy retrieval
• Inventory Management: Inventory materials on the work floor and supply workers with materials as needed
• Inspection and Reporting: Inspect materials for damage or shortages and report findings to the supervisor
• Loading/Unloading: Load or unload materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting devices
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on the forklift, including lubricating the truck, recharging batteries, filling the fuel tank, or replacing the liquefied gas tank
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support warehouse operations

Qualifications

• Communication: Ability to speak effectively with customers and employees, and to read and understand safety rules, operation, maintenance, and procedure manuals.
• Mathematics: Proficiency in basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Instruction Compliance: Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Education and Experience:
  • 1-year certificate from a college or technical school; or
  • Three to six months of related experience; or
  • Two-year technical degree or equivalent with 3-5 years of experience in a related field
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and understand work orders and written instructions, utilize measuring devices such as rulers, tapes, and calipers, and use a computer to check stock and print tags
• Product Knowledge: Knowledge of products handled in the warehouse
• Banding Equipment: Ability to use banding equipment
• Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
• Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance (Financial)
• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount

Experience

Required

1 year: Forklift Operation

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