Country United States of America State / County Nevada City Carson City Division Structurals Company Carson City Function Administration Workplace Type On-Site Position type Full Time Opportunity

ID 24028

Job Description

KEEP MATERIALS MOVING. KEEP THE YARD SAFE. KEEP PRODUCTION SUPPLIED.

At PCC Structurals - Carson City, materials must move safely and efficiently between receiving, storage, production, and shipping. Our Experienced Forklift Operator takes ownership of that flow by loading and unloading trucks, moving industrial materials, receiving chemical deliveries, and maintaining an organized yard. This is a forklift-intensive position for someone with recent, regular operating experience who is comfortable maneuvering loads in an active industrial environment. You'll spend a significant portion of your day operating material-handling equipment and supporting the needs of multiple departments.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Operate forklifts throughout the workday to move, stage, load, unload, and organize materials, supplies, equipment, and scrap. Load and unload commercial trucks, trailers, vendor deliveries, and other vehicles. Transport materials between receiving, storage, production, and shipping areas. Safely handle pallets, drums, totes, chemical containers, scrap bins, equipment, and other industrial materials. Select and use the appropriate forklift attachments and material-handling equipment for each load. Stage materials to support efficient truck loading, unloading, and plant operations. Maintain awareness of pedestrians, vehicles, overhead clearances, load stability, and surrounding hazards. Complete required pre-use inspections and report unsafe equipment or operating conditions immediately. Verify incoming deliveries against receiving paperwork and report damaged materials or discrepancies. Determine the appropriate staging or storage location for received materials. Prepare outgoing materials, equipment, and scrap for pickup. Coordinate professionally with drivers, vendors, and internal departments. Safely receive and move chemical deliveries according to established handling and storage procedures. Report damaged containers, leaks, spills, labeling concerns, or other unsafe conditions immediately. Maintain clear forklift routes, loading areas, emergency access points, and designated storage locations. Complete receiving, inventory, cycle-count, and material-movement transactions in company systems. Support continuous improvements in yard organization, safety, material flow, and efficiency.

YOU MIGHT BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU

… Have recent, regular experience operating a forklift in an industrial environment. Are comfortable spending a significant portion of the workday operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment. Have experience loading and unloading trucks and trailers. Can safely judge load size, weight distribution, clearance, stability, and equipment positioning. Stay aware of pedestrians, vehicles, and changing conditions while operating equipment. Take ownership of keeping the yard clean, organized, and safe. Can adjust priorities as receiving, production, and shipping needs change. Work independently and follow through without needing constant direction. Communicate professionally with drivers, vendors, employees, and supervisors. Are dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working indoors and outdoors.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Production depends on having the right materials in the right place at the right time. The Experienced Forklift Operator helps PCC Structurals - Carson City maintain safe material flow while preventing congestion, damage, delays, and unsafe storage conditions. Your judgment and equipment skills will directly support receiving, inventory, production, shipping, and the overall safety of the yard.

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Overtime as needed Training is completed on the same schedule WHY PCC? Competitive compensation Daily Overtime Pay Quarterly Cash Bonus Program Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with Company contribution Paid time off and paid holidays A hands-on role supporting several areas of plant operations Opportunities to expand your material-handling and industrial experience Work supporting precision products for the aerospace industry

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of two years of recent, regular forklift operating experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, industrial, shipping and receiving, or yard environment. Demonstrated experience loading and unloading trucks and trailers using a forklift. Ability to safely judge load size, weight distribution, clearance, and equipment positioning. Strong depth perception, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination. Commitment to forklift, pedestrian, chemical-handling, and general industrial safety. Ability to work independently and take ownership of yard organization and material flow. Ability to prioritize changing material-handling needs throughout the workday. Basic computer skills and the ability to complete receiving, inventory, and material-movement transactions. Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with drivers, vendors, and employees. Valid driver's license. Ability to successfully complete PCC's required powered industrial truck training and authorization before independently operating company equipment. Ability to maintain required equipment qualifications and authorizations throughout employment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience operating forklifts outdoors and maneuvering loads in active yard environments. Experience handling drums, totes, chemical containers, scrap bins, or other industrial materials. Experience using forklift attachments, including barrel- or drum-handling equipment. Previous shipping, receiving, warehouse, material-handling, or yard experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work the assigned shift and overtime as required. Ability to spend a significant portion of the workday operating a forklift and other material-handling equipment. Ability to repeatedly mount and dismount forklifts and other equipment throughout the shift. Ability to sit for extended periods while operating equipment. Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach, push, and pull. Ability to frequently turn the head, neck, and upper body to safely observe loads, pedestrians, equipment, and surroundings while operating a forklift. Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds independently; heavier items require assistance or approved lifting devices. Sufficient hand-eye coordination, depth perception, and spatial awareness to safely operate powered industrial equipment. Ability to work indoors and outdoors throughout the year in varying weather and temperature conditions. Ability to work safely around noise, moving equipment, commercial vehicles, chemicals, and other industrial materials. Ability to safely wear all required personal protective equipment.

OPERATE WITH SKILL. MOVE MATERIALS SAFELY. TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THE YARD.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Company Profile With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth. In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp. Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.