Forklift Operator — Fast-Paced Manufacturing

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Town of Salina (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Valmont is seeking a highly motivated forklift operator in the Coatings Division to operate a forklift and other lifting equipment safely and efficiently to deliver on-time, high-quality Valmont products.

Available shifts are 1st shift, 6:00am to 2:30pm; 2nd shift, 2:30pm to 11:00pm. Compensation is $23.00/hour with a $1.00/hour differential for the second shift. Prior forklift experience preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of forklift experience in a professional environment.
• Ability to perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Attention to detail and ability to follow work instructions.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and 20/20 vision (corrected).
• Strong safety awareness at all times.
• Exposure to wet/humid conditions, fumes, dust, chemicals, heat and moving parts.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and execute appropriate lift sizes with good judgment.
• Unload and load steel hauling trucks for customers and company.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Document and verify customer piece counts for shipping/receiving.
• Manage paperwork to identify incoming materials and outgoing products.
• Ensure inventory system accuracy and physical location of inventory.

Skills

Forklift Experience

Basic Math

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

Physical Stamina

Job description

Valmont is seeking a highly motivated forklift operator in the Coatings Division to operate a forklift and other lifting equipment safely and efficiently to deliver on-time, high-quality Valmont products.

Available shifts are 1st shift, 6:00am to 2:30pm; 2nd shift, 2:30pm to 11:00pm. Compensation is $23.00/hour with a $1.00/hour differential for the second shift. Prior forklift experience preferred.