Heavy Yard Forklift Operator

Elevate Human Capital; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Human Capital is seeking a Heavy Yard Forklift Operator in the Hammond, IN area. The role involves handling stock in an outdoor pipe yard, receiving, sorting, and preparing items for shipping.

You will work in a safety‑driven environment with emphasis on organization and efficiency. Requirements include 3–5 years of warehouse experience, 3+ years with forklifts, forklift certification, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs with equipment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of warehouse experience in shipping/receiving.
• 3+ years of forklift experience.
• Forklift Certification required.
• Pipe handling experience a plus (carbon & stainless).
• Strict adherence to safety rules.
• Minimum 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist shipping and receiving unloading trucks and checking in merchandise.
• Sort and place material on racks, shelves or bins per standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment; organize the area at all times.
• Wear required safety equipment at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Skills

Work ethic

Self-directed

Team player

Safety conscious

Tools

Forklift

Job description

EHC is currently looking for a Heavy Yard Forklift Operator for a client in the Hammond, IN area.

Job Summary:

Perform an array of functions that may include receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing and retrieving stock in outdoor pipe yard.

Qualifications:

• 3 - 5 years of warehouse related experience in shipping and receiving
• 3+ years of forklift experience
• Forklift Certification required
• Experience handling pipe (both carbon and stainless steel) a plus
• Excellent work ethic: ability to work self-directed and as a flexible team player
• Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed
• A minimum of 40 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Assist shipping and receiving unloading trucks and checking in merchandise
• Sort and place material or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to organizational standards
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat, sweep, dust and mop. Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times
• Wear the proper safety equipment at all times
• Any other duties as requested by respective supervisor and/or manager

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
• Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50 lbs. Occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs. (with the proper lifting equipment)
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.