Stand-Up Forklift Operator

Kloeckner Metals Corporation; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Health insurance - Medical/Prescrip./D

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals Corporation is seeking a Stand-up forklift operator to safely operate forklifts and perform warehouse duties. You will move materials, organize stock, and support inventory flows in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, inventory checks, and routine forklift maintenance. Candidates must hold a current stand-up forklift certification and be capable of following safety procedures with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Certification: Valid active stand-up forklift certification.
• Communication: Read, understand safety rules and manuals; communicate effectively.
• Mathematics: Basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Instruction Compliance: Follow written, oral, diagram or schedule instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up forklift safely to move materials.
• Perform warehouse/material handling duties and transport loads to designated areas.
• Maintain organized material storage by size and grade for easy retrieval.
• Inventory materials on the floor and supply workers as needed.
• Inspect materials for damage or shortages and report findings.

Skills

Certification

Communication

Mathematics

Instruction Compliance

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

Job description

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

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