Forklift Operator

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Operate a 36,000–70,000lb. forklift, including but not limited to pulling material (coils) and staging for production, loading and unloading trucks. Perform daily inspections of the equipment, record results, and report any problems for repair. Safely operate the forklift and assist other departments: loading trailers, moving trailers to the proper area for loading, receiving and tagging inbound coils. Assist in any way necessary to successfully complete daily tasks.

A person who can safely operate up to a 70,000lb forklift and assist other departments with loading trailers, moving trailers to the proper area for loading, receiving and tagging inbound coils. Assist in any way necessary to successfully complete daily tasks.

1st‑shift training for at least 90 days; schedules vary but will start from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm while training Monday–Friday and Saturday as needed.

Industrial environment with exposure to the elements, dirty working conditions, regular exposure to moving mechanical or machinery parts, and a moderately stressful & constantly changing work environment. Frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling of material up to 51 lbs.

• 3+ years of experience operating forklifts.
• 2+ years of experience loading/unloading coils, channels, beams, and mill plate.
• Experience 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.

• Quarterly bonus opportunity.
• Annual holiday bonus based on company performance.
• Opportunity to work overtime.
• 401(k) 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.

Steel and Pipe Supply buys steel and sells it to large customers that make products like farm equipment, power‑line towers, storage tanks, and frames for stadiums. 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

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Wholesale Metals and Minerals

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