Forklift Operator

** Forklift Operator****Job Category****:** Manufacturing **Requisition Number****:** FORKL003944 Showing 1 location **Job Details****Description****JOB SUMMARY:**The Forklift Operator drives a forklift to safely move processed steel, stock, or other materials to and from storage, machines and finished goods areas.**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**- Operate forklift to transport materials to and from storage areas, work stations, and within other areas of assignment- Load, transport, unload and stack materials in accordance with established procedures- Maintain up-to-date forklift certification- Communicate non-compliance and/or quality problems to supervisor and/or shift lead- Clean and maintain housekeeping of finished goods storage area**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:*** Ability to accurately select and load material properly to meet customer and production requirements* Ability to communicate effectively* Ability to read and understand material tags and work orders* Ability to use tape measures, micrometers, and calipers* Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety rules and requirements* Knowledge of and ability to comply with forklift training**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:*** Ability to routinely climb stairs, ladders, or platforms* Ability to routinely bend and squat* Ability to walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods of time* Ability to repetitively grasp* Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsReasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:**A high school diploma or GED with at least 1 year of forklift experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting is preferred. Forklift certification is required. Education and experience may be substituted with training when competency in the position is demonstrated.**WORKING CONDITIONS:**This is a safety sensitive position. This work is performed in a manufacturing setting with moderate to high levels of noise due to machinery and equipment processes. The temperature of the facility will vary based on the outside weather conditions. This position requires the use of personal protective equipment for safety compliance and may include overtime as deemed necessary by management.*Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer* *and* *considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.***Qualifications****Skills****Behaviors****:****Motivations****:****Education****Experience****Licenses & Certifications**