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Stainless & Nickel Alloy Piping Products
Bilingual Forklift Operator
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A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.
$42,490 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Forklift Operator
JOB SUMMARY
Perform an array of functions that may include receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing and retrieving stock in the pipe yard.QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 - 5 years of pipe yard and forklift experience
- Experience operating a heavy equipment industrial forklift (25K pounds +)
- Forklift Certification required
- Experience handling pipe (both carbon and stainless steel) a plus
- Excellent work ethic: ability to work self-directed and as a flexible team player
- Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed
- Qualified applicants must be able to pass a background check and drug test
- A minimum of 40 hours per week
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist shipping and receiving unloading trucks and checking in merchandise
- Sort and place material or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to organizational standards
- Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; sweep, dust and mop. Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times
- Wear the proper safety equipment at all times
- Any other duties as requested by respective supervisor and/or manager
- Receives and verifies inbound material for stock or cross-dock.
- Works with the team to ensure a safe, timely and accurate receipt to stock.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
- Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50 lbs. Occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs. (with the proper lifting equipment)
- Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
- Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.