Hyster Forklift Operator

Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc.; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc. in Fontana, California, is looking for a dedicated Production Equipment Operator to join our warehouse team. The ideal candidate will safely operate forklifts and heavy equipment, ensuring efficient material movement while adhering to safety protocols. Strong work ethic and an excellent job history are essential.

We offer comprehensive benefits such as medical and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, and profit sharing. Join us and grow your career in a supportive environment!

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand work orders and oral instructions.
• Demonstrate understanding of warehouse operations and safety protocols.
• Capable of working in a team environment while also working independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate various forklifts and heavy equipment safely.
• Maintain tools and equipment, ensuring safe operation.
• Move and manipulate materials according to work orders.

Skills

Reading work orders

Basic computer applications

Intermediate math skills

Material control techniques

Independent work planning

Tools

Forklift

CNC burning table

Caliper

Band saw

Job description

Overview

Triple-S Steel is a family-owned business that has grown into one of the largest suppliers of structural steel products in the country. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and strong core values, we pride ourselves on creating a culture where team members are empowered to make a difference and grow professionally.

We are seeking a skilled Production Equipment Operator to join our dynamic warehouse team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating various types of forklifts and heavy equipment to facilitate the movement of materials within our distribution center. This role requires a strong understanding of warehouse operations, safety protocols, and effective materials handling techniques. We are looking for candidates with a strong work ethic and excellent job history.

Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long‑term disability and group life insurance programs as well as profit sharing.

Responsibilities

• Follow Triple‑S safe methods of work at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
• Manipulate, cut and/or form raw material according to work orders to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain and safely operate tools and equipment as assigned, including but not limited to tape measure, caliper, shear, CNC burning table, band saw, iron worker, track burner, haven tube cutter, forklift, overhead crane and personal protective equipment.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds for up to 20 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, reach, squat, stand, walk up to 2 miles per day, climb up stairs, ladders and on equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects.
• Use clear vision to judge near and far distance to maintain awareness of ongoing work activities of other employees.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions including precipitation, cold/heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. The Production Equipment Operator will be regularly exposed to the typical weather of the local area.
• Attend all required company meetings.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to correctly read and understand work orders and/or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Ability to effectively use basic computer applications.
• Demonstrate intermediate math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• 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.
• Develop a good working knowledge of material and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Ability to maintain ongoing inter‑department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.

Physical Requirements

• Use hands/fingers to handle, or feel and talk or hear
• Employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.