Forklift Operator I: Fast-Paced Metals Receiving & Staging

Crest Steel Corporation; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Crest Steel Corporation is seeking a Forklift Operator I to perform material handling and equipment operation within the plant, under close supervision and following detailed instructions to safely move, locate, and store materials using forklifts and other material handling equipment.

This role supports daily operations by ensuring accurate order pulling, proper material identification, and adherence to safety and quality standards in a fast-paced metals processing and distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a certification to operate all required motorized material handling and rigging equipment.
• Warehousing and material handling experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required.
• Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required.

Responsibilities

• Generally responsible for completing basic, routine tasks with detailed instructions.
• Locating, retrieving, and/or returning material to designated areas using forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Performs and documents daily pre-use forklift inspections (brakes, forks, hydraulics, horn, lights, tires, etc.).
• Operates equipment safely in a high-traffic yard environment, maintaining awareness of pedestrians, trucks, cranes, and other equipment.
• Communicates clearly with crane operators, truck drivers, and ground personnel using hand signals, radios, or verbal communication.
• Confirms load stability and clear path prior to movement.
• Handles material to prevent damage, bending, or contamination.
• Reports any damaged or non-conforming material immediately.
• May drive yard truck for local deliveries and parts pick-ups.

Skills

Certification to operate equipment

Warehousing experience

Manual dexterity

Ability to read instructions

Basic measurement skills

Basic arithmetic

Time management

Decision making

Team collaboration

Job description

Crest Steel Corporation is seeking a Forklift Operator I to perform material handling and equipment operation within the plant, under close supervision and following detailed instructions to safely move, locate, and store materials using forklifts and other material handling equipment.

This role supports daily operations by ensuring accurate order pulling, proper material identification, and adherence to safety and quality standards in a fast-paced metals processing and distribution environment.