Stand-Up Forklift Operator

Kloeckner Metals Corporation; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Wellness Stipend

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals Corporation is looking for a Stand-up Forklift Operator to safely operate the forklift while performing various warehouse duties. You will be responsible for material handling, inventory management, and equipment maintenance.

This role requires effective communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions. A reliable work history and relevant technical skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak effectively with customers and employees.
• Proficiency in basic math skills including addition and subtraction.
• Ability to carry out instructions in written and oral form.
• Ability to read and understand work orders and instructions.
• Demonstrated reliable work history.
• Must be detail-oriented with focus on precision.

Responsibilities

• Drive the stand-up forklift and control the movement of lifting apparatus.
• Position lifting forks under loaded pallets and stack materials.
• Maintain material in an efficient and orderly manner.
• Inventory materials on the work floor.
• Inspect materials for damage and report findings.
• Load or unload materials onto or off of pallets.
• Perform routine maintenance on the forklift.

Skills

Communication

Mathematics

Instruction Compliance

Technical Skills

Product Knowledge

Banding Equipment

Physical Examination

Reliability

Attention to Detail

Education

1-year certificate from a college or technical school

Two-year technical degree or equivalent with 3-5 years of experience

Three to six months of related experience

Job description

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

Qualifications

Experience

Required

1 year:

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