Stand-Up Forklift Operator

Kloeckner Metals Corporation in; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

HSA

Wellness stipend

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Adoption assistance

Fertility navigation

Referral program

Employee assistance

Employee discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals Corporation in Lancaster, SC is seeking a Stand-up Forklift Operator to safely operate a stand-up forklift and support daily warehouse operations. You will handle materials, organize inventory, and ensure accurate loading and unloading processes, while performing routine equipment maintenance.

The role requires basic math, reading and following instructions, and a reliable work history. This position is onsite with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with customers and employees.
• Basic math and arithmetic proficiency.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or schedule instructions.
• Education/experience requirements as listed in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up forklift safely and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Move pallets/skids and transport loads to designated areas.
• Organize materials by size and grade for easy retrieval.
• Maintain inventory on the work floor and supply materials as needed.
• Inspect materials for damage and report findings.
• Load and unload materials from pallets or lifting devices.
• Perform routine forklift maintenance and battery recharging.
• Support warehouse operations with additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Clear communication

Math proficiency

Instruction compliance

Education & experience

Technical reading

Product knowledge

Banding equipment

Physical examination

Reliability

Attention to detail

Education

1-year certificate/college or technical school

3-6 months related experience

2-year technical degree with 3-5 years experience

Job description

Stand-Up Forklift Operator (Transportation)

Job Summary

The Stand-up forklift operator is responsible for safely operating forklift while performing warehouse and material handling duties.

Job Responsibilities

• Forklift Operation: Drive the stand-up forklift and control the movement of lifting apparatus by moving levers and pressing pedals
• Material Handling: Position lifting forks under loaded pallets or skids, transport loads to designated areas, and stack materials by raising and lowering the lifting device
• Organization: Maintain material in an efficient and orderly manner by size and grade for easy retrieval
• Inventory Management: Inventory materials on the work floor and supply workers with materials as needed
• Inspection and Reporting: Inspect materials for damage or shortages and report findings to the supervisor
• Loading/Unloading: Load or unload materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting devices
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on the forklift, including lubricating the truck, recharging batteries, filling the fuel tank, or replacing the liquefied gas tank
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support warehouse operations

Qualifications

• Communication: Ability to speak effectively with customers and employees, and to read and understand safety rules, operation, maintenance, and procedure manuals.
• Mathematics: Proficiency in basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Instruction Compliance: Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Education and Experience:
  • 1-year certificate from a college or technical school; or
  • Three to six months of related experience; or
  • Two-year technical degree or equivalent with 3-5 years of experience in a related field
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and understand work orders and written instructions, utilize measuring devices such as rulers, tapes, and calipers, and use a computer to check stock and print tags
• Product Knowledge: Knowledge of products handled in the warehouse
• Banding Equipment: Ability to use banding equipment
• Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
• Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance (Financial)
• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount

Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance (Financial)
• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Tuition reimbursement

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