Shipping & Receiving Forklift Operator

Insteel Industries; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Insteel Industries, headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, is seeking a forklift/warehouse worker to move materials, perform inventory controls, and support production while maintaining ALARA safety standards. The role requires forklift certification and a willingness to learn overhead crane operations.

The shift runs 11am-7pm, Monday through Friday, with responsibilities including safety, material handling, reporting, and preparing shipments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with basic arithmetic ability.
• Minimum of 3 months related work experience.
• Forklift certification; overhead crane training provided by company.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials safely and efficiently.
• Manage inventory, perform cycle counts, and resolve discrepancies.
• Run reports (ship confirms, bills of lading, pick slips) and process intercompany transfers as needed.
• Inspect finished products for quality and support production as required.
• Train new employees and assist production supervisors.

Skills

Safety procedures

Inventory control

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Insteel Industries, headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, is seeking a forklift/warehouse worker to move materials, perform inventory controls, and support production while maintaining ALARA safety standards. The role requires forklift certification and a willingness to learn overhead crane operations.

The shift runs 11am-7pm, Monday through Friday, with responsibilities including safety, material handling, reporting, and preparing shipments.