2nd Shift Forklift Operator

Structural Component Systems, Inc. of Fremont, NE is actively seeking a full‑time 2nd Shift Forklift Operator to serve as a material handler or material associate outside our warehouse/plant. The logistic position schedule is Monday through Friday with no weekends starting at $22/hr shift with an increase every 6 months based on performance. NO FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE needed except for loader positions. Higher starting pay for highly experienced forklift operators.

We also offer our manufacturing team great benefits and perks including health, dental, & life insurance, a 401(k) option, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, excellent training with opportunities for advancement, and a casual dress code. If you're passionate about your work and looking to build your career, keep reading!

Structural Component Systems, Inc. (SCS) is a 100% employee‑owned company that has been a part of the building industry in the Midwest since 1987. SCS designs and manufactures roof and floor trusses, wall panels, and engineered wood products to provide quality shelter for our nation's homes, businesses, and gathering places.

We value and invest in all 550+ employees. For their hard work and dedication, we offer competitive compensation, great benefits, and amazing company culture comprised of a rewarding and fun work environment where everyone is considered family.

You will operate a multidirectional lift or Hyundai, counter‑balance lift to pick loose material orders. Must be able to operate lift in tight quarters, maneuvering in various locations throughout the 50+ acre site. Loose material includes lumber, panels, hardware, engineered wood products (EWP) and other products as the warehouse manager assigns. This position may also unload incoming trucks and railcars and perform other duties as assigned by the warehouse manager.

This person will be assigned areas of responsibility and is responsible for the neat organization and cleanliness of these areas.

All shifts are Monday – Friday with no weekends.

2nd Shift: 1:00 PM – 9:15 PM (Monday – Friday) – Starting pay $22/hr.

• Minimum 1–3 years of forklift experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to lift up to 101 lbs at one time occasionally. Material Associates will be off forklift more than on, lifting 25–50 lbs on a regular basis. Material Handlers will be on a forklift 90% of the time with less physical lifting required.
• Must be detail‑oriented and precise and operate a forklift in tight quarters in a full yard.
• Operate forklifts in a safe manner.
• Prior forklift certification preferred.
• Attention to detail and able to load materials in a cart in preparation for loader position to load onto flatbed trailers for safe transport.
• Efficiently organise and maintain the storage area.
• Accurately load all products listed on load sheet documents.
• Accurately record lumber taken to the plant inside racks and scan all items picked in carts.
• Ensure that products are damage‑free.
• Assist in other warehouse functions as needed.

• Ensure all work is performed safely.
• Work in other areas or projects as assigned.
• Any other duties assigned by Warehouse Manager.

• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to read and write English preferred but not required.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer experience (Not required, but must be trainable).
• Warehouse experience.

• Outdoors 100% of the time, all weather.
• Safe lifting of up to 105 lbs.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Salary: $22/hr