Forklift Operator/Expeditor- 2nd Shift

Worthington Industries Inc.; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Worthington Industries Inc. seeks a Forklift Operator/Expeditor to efficiently transport materials, ensuring safety and productivity within the facility. Ideal candidates will be customer-focused problem solvers who can handle heavy materials and contribute to team success through continuous improvement. Join a leading firm dedicated to a diverse and inclusive workplace where your skills can advance our goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to adhere to safety protocols for forklift and heavy equipment.
• Experience in material handling and cross-functional teamwork.
• Willingness to engage in continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety protocols are followed for forklift operations.
• Handle materials for optimal machine efficiency and productivity.
• Assist with Bay 4 Crane operations and Shipping/Receiving tasks.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Customer-focused

Problem solving

Job description

The Forklift Operator/Expeditor is responsible for transporting materials throughout the facility. Primarily this material is coiled steel. Weights range from one ton to ten tons per lift. This role involves various tasks that change daily based on the mill's and customers' needs. The position collaborates closely with the finish slitters, banders, and shipping department. Responsibilities include aligning scheduled materials per machine, handling scrap hoppers, and expediting materials based on customer requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and a problem solver who can safely and efficiently manage assignments to support facility productivity.

Salary Range: $21-$25/hr.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Ensure all safety protocols for forklift/heavy equipment are followed. Complete and log daily equipment checks and inspections.
• Material Handling: Move and stage materials for optimal machine efficiency. Support machines by emptying scrap tubs and clearing finished products. Locate materials into finished goods as needed.
• Cross-Functional Team Member: Assist with material handling tasks, including marking picklists, aligning orders per machine, and emptying scrap hoppers.
• Initiative: Drive personal, team, customer, and company success.
• Ownership: Work within our philosophy and take ownership of the mill and crew.
• Continuous Improvement: Engage in the transformation process and use daily improvement tools.
• Support: Provide assistance for Bay 4 Crane operations and Shipping/Receiving tasks as required.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned and assist with material handling on machines as needed.
• Attendance: Maintain a high attendance rate.

About Us

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its 4,600 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington operates 32 facilities in seven states and six countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees, and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.