Heat-Treat Oven Loader & Forklift Operator

weir; Georgia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development and training

Wellness programs for you and your…

Global inclusion and networking

Study and educational support

Sharebuilder program

Collaborative and team-oriented work

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Job summary

Weir ESCO in Georgia is seeking a safety-focused Forklift Operator to join our manufacturing team on 2nd shift (Mon-Thu, 12:00 PM - 10:15 PM). The role involves operating a forklift for moving castings through the heat treatment process and supporting production.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading castings, basic forklift maintenance, and ensuring a safe, efficient workflow. Requirements include a high school diploma, 2 years forklift experience, strong communication, and basic computer

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of verifiable forklift operating experience.
• Strong communication, reading, writing, and basic math skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Preferred Experience in a manufacturing, foundry, or warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with heat-treating, casting, or metal-processing operations.
• Experience working in extreme temperature conditions.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and experience performing minor equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift for 75% or more of each 10-hour shift, loading castings into heat-treat ovens and unloading hot castings.
• Conduct basic forklift inspections, monitor fuel levels, remove scale and debris from ovens and quench tanks, and assist with minor maintenance and repairs.
• Transport pallets, trays, and castings throughout the facility, remove finished products, and manage scrap materials to support production.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, including extreme heat and cold, on concrete floors.
• Follow all safety procedures and support Weir's zero-harm culture.
• Measure performance by safe operation, productivity, attendance, quality, and safety compliance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Reading/writing

Basic math

Computer literacy

Heat-treating awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Weir ESCO in Georgia is seeking a safety-focused Forklift Operator to join our manufacturing team on 2nd shift (Mon-Thu, 12:00 PM - 10:15 PM). The role involves operating a forklift for moving castings through the heat treatment process and supporting production.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading castings, basic forklift maintenance, and ensuring a safe, efficient workflow. Requirements include a high school diploma, 2 years forklift experience, strong communication, and basic computer