Industrial Forklift & Slab Handling Associate

Oregon Steel Mills; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with employer match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

FSA enrollment

HSA enrollment

Disability programs

Life insurance options

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Apprenticeship and career advancement

Job summary

Oregon Steel Mills LLC is seeking a dedicated candidate for a hands-on role in our manufacturing operations in Oregon. The position offers a starting wage of $25.00 per hour plus monthly incentive bonus opportunities and an extensive benefits package from day one.

Responsibilities include record-keeping, operating forklifts and Bobcat equipment, data entry for slabs, safety inspections, and collaboration with crane operators.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn, retain and apply new knowledge.
• Ability to become Oregon Steel Mills Certified Forklift Truck - Bobcat Operator.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of hand communication signals for communication with crane operators.
• Good math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and accurate number identification.
• Basic computer skills; data entry.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and accept changes in job duties.
• 2 years' experience in an industrial environment, preferred.
• Successful completion of ergonomics evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Keep accurate and legible records.
• Maintain clean, safe work area.
• Maintain working knowledge of standard practice instructions.
• Operate mobile equipment: forklift and bobcat to transport slabs.
• Map all slabs and enter all data into computer.
• Efficiently process slabs.
• Operate burning equipment in an efficient manner.
• Inspect slabs and remove kerf using hand torch.
• Use the following tools: burning machines, track burners, tape measure, striker, torch wrench, broom, shovel, pry bar, automatic cutting torches, track torches, hand held torches and computer.
• Communicate (hand/verbal) with crane operator.
• Perform safety inspections on equipment as required.
• Assist other crew members in their areas as instructed by supervisor.

Skills

Record keeping

Forklift operation

Bobcat operation

Math skills

Data entry

Basic computer skills

Communication signals with crane

Safety inspections

Teamwork

Job description

Oregon Steel Mills LLC is seeking a dedicated candidate for a hands-on role in our manufacturing operations in Oregon. The position offers a starting wage of $25.00 per hour plus monthly incentive bonus opportunities and an extensive benefits package from day one.

Responsibilities include record-keeping, operating forklifts and Bobcat equipment, data entry for slabs, safety inspections, and collaboration with crane operators.