Stand-Up Forklift Operator

Kloeckner Metals - Americas; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Holidays

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals - Americas seeks a dependable Stand-up forklift operator to safely drive the stand-up forklift and perform warehouse and material handling duties. You will support inventory, loading/unloading, and maintain accurate handling of materials on the floor.

Key requirements include a valid active stand-up forklift certification, ability to read safety manuals, and a reliable work history. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits as part of a manufacturing/warehouse team.

Qualifications

• Active stand-up forklift certification required.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules and procedures.
• Basic math skills for counting and inventory tracking.
• Education/Experience: 1-year certificate or 3-6 months experience or 2-year degree with related experience.
• Physical ability to perform duties including lifting and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up forklift and control lifting apparatus.
• Move pallets and loads to designated areas; stack materials.
• Maintain organized materials by size and grade.
• Inventory materials and supply workers as needed.
• Inspect materials for damage and report shortages.
• Load or unload materials on pallets or lifting devices.
• Perform routine forklift maintenance and battery recharging.
• Support additional warehouse duties as assigned.

Skills

Stand-up forklift operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Attention to detail

Reading safety manuals

Education

1-year certificate from a college or technical school

Three to six months of related experience

Two-year technical degree or equivalent with 3-5 years of experience in a related field

Tools

Measuring devices (ruler/calipers)

Stock management software

Job description

Job Summary

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

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

• Certification: Valid active stand-up forklift certification.
• 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

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