Heavy Forklift Operator - Houston, TX

Delta Steel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Steel is seeking a Heavy Forklift Operator for their Houston location. This full-time role involves loading and unloading steel, operating forklifts safely, and managing inventory documentation. Ideal candidates will have industrial forklift experience and a strong focus on safety.

Qualifications

• One year of previous experience operating a 25,000lbs+ forklift in an industrial environment.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Must have high awareness for safety.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent judgment for appropriate size lifts.
• Unload and load steel hauling trucks.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Basic math skills

Job description

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• Demonstrate excellent judgment in estimating and executing appropriate size lifts
• Unload and load steel hauling trucks for customers and company
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently, protecting self and others from accident and injury
• Document, count, and verify customer piece counts for shipping and receiving
• Manage paperwork to properly identify incoming materials and outgoing products in accordance with established product control systems and shipping orders
• Ensure the accuracy of the computers inventory system and the physical location and organization of inventory
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment and follow facility safety regulations
  
  

Job Summary

Industrial Forklift Operator

Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent judgment in estimating and executing appropriate size lifts
• Unload and load steel hauling trucks for customers and company
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently, protecting self and others from accident and injury
• Document, count, and verify customer piece counts for shipping and receiving
• Manage paperwork to properly identify incoming materials and outgoing products in accordance with established product control systems and shipping orders
• Ensure the accuracy of the computers inventory system and the physical location and organization of inventory
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment and follow facility safety regulations
  
  

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge & Skills

• One year of previous experience operating a 25,000lbs+ forklift in an industrial environment
• The ability to perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• Excellent hand and eye coordination
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times
• The ability to be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, proximity to extreme heat, and moving mechanical parts

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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