Taylor Forklift Operator-1st shift

Reliance, Inc.; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to load/unload inventory and move materials using heavy-capacity equipment under supervisor direction.

You will operate the fork truck to lift and position steel and other heavy items, log inventory changes in the computer system, and assemble customer orders while maintaining accuracy and safety. Work may include overtime and weekend shifts to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• forklift experience preferred.
• Experience handling steel and heavy materials is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate the forklift to lift, move, and position steel and heavy materials.
• Load and unload trailers and railroad cars.
• Log and report inventory changes into the inventory system and paperwork.
• Record pertinent material information on work orders and other forms as required by management.
• Maintain safety policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Steel handling

Job description

Job Summary

Load / unload or otherwise move inventory using heavy capacity fork truck equipment according to work orders and by directive of supervisor.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

Responsible for operating fork truck to lift, move, position, reposition steel and heavy material to stock areas.

Load and unload trailers and railroad cars.

Able to drive and operate the fork truck in a variety of conditions and spaces.

Log and report inventory location changes according to specified procedure into inventory computer system and/or by paperwork.

Log and tag inventory received according to specified procedure

Assemble customer orders according to work orders

Record pertinent material information to work orders, material, or other forms as specified by management

Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.

Works and coordinates with multiple areas of warehouse, and coworkers to complete tasks.

Maintain compliance with all safety requirements, policies, and procedures.

Safety sensitive for his/her owns safety and/or of others safety.

Demonstrated initiative to proactively seek out work and complete tasks

Enthusiastic team player with a motivating positive attitude

Committed to a workplace of culture and respect.

Dependable and consistent attendance/punctuality

May need to work overtime and weekends as assigned (depending on business need).

Performance of other Warehouse or other tasks as required by the absence of a department member or due to the existence of a backlog of work.

Special projects as specified by management.

Required Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and write

Preferred candidates will have heavy capacity fork truck experience, material handling experience, and experience working with steel.