Shipping/Receiving Forklift Operator - 1st shift

Triple-S Steel; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development opportunities

Medical, dental, vision

FSA/HSA

Commuter benefits

Group life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Triple-S Steel is seeking a motivated Material Handler to move steel, follow safety guidelines, and meet daily productivity goals. You will operate forklifts and cranes, perform load preparation, and maintain equipment while coordinating with multiple departments to ensure on-time, safe deliveries.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to read work orders, and solid math skills. You will join a team focused on reliability and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read work orders or instructions to determine material needs.
• Ability to meet or exceed productivity levels.
• Ability to plan and organize work independently or in a team.
• Knowledge of product and inventory control techniques.
• Maintain inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Demonstrate basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Customer relations skills may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety methods and report hazardous conditions.
• Move steel to/from storage and production areas using hand tools, forklift, or crane.
• Attach slings and guide loads; secure material during loading and unloading.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and navigate multiple stops and routes daily.
• Apply proper bundling techniques and optimize load capacity.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment safely.
• Identify safety issues and report promptly.
• Work indoors/outdoors in varied weather; adapt to site conditions.
• Maintain spatial orientation around moving objects.
• Attend required meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading work orders

Productivity management

Planning & organizing

Inventory control

Inter-department communication

Basic math

Customer relations

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Tape measure

Caliper

Micrometer

Pallet jack

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success:

Stability: All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.

Flexibility: Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.

Chemistry: We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.

From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year . We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same: Wetreat our customers and employees like family.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are seeking a motivated material handler to join our company.This position is responsible for execution of safety standards, achieving daily productivity goals while meeting quality requirements, performing routine maintenance and assisting with maintenance with non-routine maintenance.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offermedical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs.

Responsibilities

• Follow Triple-S safe methods of work at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
• Safely and properly move steel to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, by hand, forklift, overhead crane or other equipment. Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift material and guide loads; to climb onto vehicles to tie down and release material being loaded. This is continuous daily activity.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds for up to 25 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 5 miles per day, climb up stairs, ladders and on equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Apply proper bundling techniques.
• Configure load based on planned route including multiple stops.
• Maximize load capacity on trailer without sacrificing safety.
• Maintain and safely operate all assigned tools and equipment, including but not limited to tape measure, caliper, hammer, pallet trucks, banding machine, micrometer, beam hooks, plate lifting clamps, forklift, overhead crane and personal protective equipment;
• Determine safety issues pertaining to equipment and promptly report them.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions including precipitation, cold/heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. The Material Handler will be regularly exposed to the typical weather of the local area.
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects.
• Judge near and far distance to maintain awareness of ongoing work activities of other people and equipment in the area.
• Attend all required company meetings.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to correctly read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• 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.
• Ability to develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Ability to maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Demonstrate basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• May be required to demonstrate strong customer relations skills.