Operator, Lift Truck

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions.

The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live.

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Job Description

Job Summary /Objective:

The Lift Operator is responsible for safely transporting materials to the appropriate internal customers and supporting facility inventory accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

* Responsible for operating all Huntersville sit down forklifts, moving materials in excess of 70,000lbs.

* Working with internal customers to distribute materials to ensure a successful production run.

* Responsible for completing SAP and Advaris confirmation transactions.

* Inspect and maintain forklifts.

* Ability to sit/stand/move for up to 12 hours a day, sometimes outside.

* Maintain the integrity of products through the proper handling of materials.

* Partner with internal resources on process improvements to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

* Report all incidents of Safety and Quality violations in support of a Culture of Zero

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.