Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Structural Component Systems, Inc. of Fremont, NE is actively seeking full‑time Forklift Operators
. These logistics positions work Monday‑Friday with no weekends, starting at $20 per hour depending on shift, with an increase every 6 months based on performance.

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 an 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 500+ employees. For their hard work and dedication, we offer competitive compensation, great benefits, and an 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 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.

1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM – Starting Pay $20/Hour

• Minimum 1-3 years of forklift experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 101lbs 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 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 organizes and maintains the storage area.
• Accurately load all products listed on load sheet documents.
• Accurately records lumber taken to the plant inside racks and scans all items picked in carts.
• Ensure that products are damage‑free.
• Assists 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 organizational 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 pounds.

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: $20 per hour