Forklift Operator - Shipping & Receiving (Safety Focus)

Triple-S Steel Supply; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Triple-S Steel Supply in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a motivated Material Handler to execute safety standards, reach daily productivity goals, and assist with maintenance. You will move steel, load and unload, and operate equipment such as forklifts and cranes as needed.

This role requires the ability to read work orders, work independently or in a team, and follow quality requirements. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work outdoors in varied weather, and participate in safety

Qualifications

• Ability to correctly read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Ability to safely meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision; work alone and in a team environment.
• Ability to develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Ability to maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Demonstrate basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• May be required to demonstrate strong customer relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow Triple-S safe methods of work at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
• Safely and properly move steel to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, by hand, forklift, overhead crane or other equipment.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds for up to 25 feet to heights of 5 feet; exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Apply proper bundling techniques.
• Configure load based on planned route including multiple stops.
• Maximize load capacity on trailer without sacrificing safety.
• Maintain and safely operate all assigned tools and equipment, including but not limited to tape measure, caliper, hammer, pallet trucks, banding machine, micrometer, beam hooks, plate lifting clamps, forklift, overhead crane and personal protective equipment.
• Determine safety issues pertaining to equipment and promptly report them.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions including precipitation, cold/heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions.
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects.
• Judge near and far distance to maintain awareness of ongoing work activities of other people and equipment in the area.
• Attend all required company meetings.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Read work orders

Productivity focus

Plan and organize

Inventory control

Inter-department communication

Math skills

Customer relations

Job description

Triple-S Steel Supply in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a motivated Material Handler to execute safety standards, reach daily productivity goals, and assist with maintenance. You will move steel, load and unload, and operate equipment such as forklifts and cranes as needed.

This role requires the ability to read work orders, work independently or in a team, and follow quality requirements. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work outdoors in varied weather, and participate in safety