Precision Forklift Operator — Safe, Efficient Warehouse Specialist

Kloeckner Metals Corporation; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals Corporation is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate a forklift and perform warehouse and material handling duties. The role requires certification, strong reading skills for safety rules, and basic math and measurement abilities.

The successful candidate will move and organize pallets, assist with inventory, and report any material damage. You will also perform routine forklift maintenance and support other warehouse tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid active forklift certification required.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, operation, and maintenance manuals.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to follow written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
• Proficiency with reading work orders, measuring tools, and printing stock tags.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely while handling warehouse duties.
• Move pallets, skids, and materials to designated areas.
• Stack and organize materials by size and grade for retrieval.
• Inventory materials and supply workers with required items.
• Inspect materials for damage and report findings.
• Load and unload materials onto pallets or lifting devices.
• Perform routine forklift maintenance and battery recharges.
• Support warehouse operations with additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication

Mathematics

Instruction Compliance

Reading/Understanding Work Orders

Attention to Detail

Reliability

Education

1-year certificate from college/tech school; or 3-6 months related experience; or 2-year technical degree with 3-5 years related experience

Job description

Kloeckner Metals Corporation is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate a forklift and perform warehouse and material handling duties. The role requires certification, strong reading skills for safety rules, and basic math and measurement abilities.

The successful candidate will move and organize pallets, assist with inventory, and report any material damage. You will also perform routine forklift maintenance and support other warehouse tasks as needed.