Industrial Helper: Forklift & Slab Ops - $25+/hr + Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and bonus potential

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is seeking an industrious forklift/Bobcat operator for our Oregon Steel Mills operations. You will maintain records, keep a safe work area, and transport slabs using forklifts and bobcats with attention to standard practices and data entry.

The role requires safety awareness, the ability to learn new skills, and the potential to advance through apprenticeship and training programs. Eligible applicants must be able to work in the USA.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn, retain and apply new knowledge.
• Ability to become Oregon Steel Mills Certified Forklift Truck - Bobcat Operator.
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of hand signals for 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 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 with crane operator.
• Perform safety inspections on equipment as required.
• Assist other crew members in their areas as instructed by supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Math skills

Data entry

Safety mindset

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is seeking an industrious forklift/Bobcat operator for our Oregon Steel Mills operations. You will maintain records, keep a safe work area, and transport slabs using forklifts and bobcats with attention to standard practices and data entry.

The role requires safety awareness, the ability to learn new skills, and the potential to advance through apprenticeship and training programs. Eligible applicants must be able to work in the USA.