Job Details

Forklift Operator: Operate a 36,000 - 70,000lb. forklift, including but not limited to, pull material (coils) and stage for production, load unload trucks. Perform daily inspections of the equipment, record results and report any problems to be scheduled for repair. Safely operate a forklift and assist other departments including but not limited to; loading trailers, moving trailers to proper area for loading, receiving and tagging inbound coils. Assist in anyway necessary to successfully complete daily tasks.

What is a Forklift Operator/Helper

Someone who can safely operate up to 70,000 lb. forklift and assist other departments including but not limited to; loading trailers, moving trailers to proper area for loading, receiving and tagging inbound coils. Assist in anyway necessary to successfully complete daily tasks.

What can you expect from the job?

1st shift training for at least 90 day, schedules vary but will start off from 7:00am to 3:30pm while training Monday - Friday and Saturday as needed.

Industrial environment, Exposure to the elements, Dirty working conditions, Regular exposure to moving mechanical or machinery parts, moderately stressful & constantly changing work environment, lots of walking & standing or when operating forklift, lots of sitting for long periods of time. Frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling of material up to 51 lbs.

What are the requirements?

• Must have 3+ years of experience operating forklifts.
• Must have 2+ years of experience in loading/unloading Coils, Channels, Beams, and Mill Plate.
• Must have experience in unloading and loading railcars.
• Valid driver's license
• 18+ years old
• Basic math skills
• Basic literacy for reading instructions and using hand tools.
• Basic computer skills
• Prefer experience using machinery and forklift

Pay and Benefits

• Quarterly bonus opportunity
• Annual holiday bonus based on company performance
• Opportunity to work overtime
• 401k retirement contribution matching - 50% company match up to 6% of your annual wages
• Company covers about 80% of the cost of medical insurance for you and your family
• Company covers 100% of the cost for a life-insurance policy
• Company covers 100% of the cost for both short and long-term disability insurance policies
• Children of long-term employees can apply for company scholarships
• Paid personal time available for use as it accrues (max of 52 hours per year)
• One week of paid vacation after 6 months
• Two weeks of paid vacation after one year

What is Steel & Pipe Supply?

Steel and Pipe Supply buys steel and sells it to large customers that make products like farm equipment, powerline towers, storage tanks, frames for stadiums, and more. In addition to storing steel, some of our service centers process it - cut, bend, decoil, etc. - to make life easy for our customers. If you're not sure whether Steel and Pipe Supply is right for you, feel free to stop by and ask for a job preview - we'd be happy to show you around!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA Minorities/Female/Disabilities/Veterans

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