Forklift Operator

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating of an industrial forklift to move, locate, relocate, and stack finished product, incoming production materials and miscellaneous commodities. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform other associated duties. They are responsible for inspecting and maintaining their lift equipment.

About Us:

SME Steel Contractors has provided comprehensive structural steel fabrication and erection since 1992 and is one of the largest fabricators/erectors of structural steel in the United States. Driven to be different from all others, SME is a division 5 company with a commitment to safety, value, and innovation. Visit  to learn more. SME Steel Contractors is a division of SME Industries, Inc.

Why Join Us?

• Health and Wellness Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Financial Benefits including competitive compensation and 401(k) plan.
• Additional Benefits including Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, and more.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Transfer, process and load all steel materials and other goods using appropriate forklift technique and lifting practices.
• Organize steel materials, finished product, and other goods in clean, appropriate locations.
• Pull and prepare finished steel product for shipment as scheduled. Make sure that all outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards. Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
• Perform picking duties of raw materials in an efficient manner following SME's procedures and standards.
• Efficiently stack and store all product and materials in proper locations. Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee tight inventory control.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Prefer High School diploma, GED or equivalent and/or 1 year of previous forklift experience in heavy industry setting.
• Attention to detail; able to maintain production and inventory reports;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, if necessary, with co-workers, maintenance, supervisors, and inspectors.
• Familiarity with material handling.
• Forklift operators are required to satisfactorily complete an OSHA approved forklift training program.
• Capable of reading numbers and labels.
• Capable of working in a high paced environment.
• Must be dependable, reliable, and mature enough to handle equipment in a safe and sensible manner.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to work for extended hours in a physically challenging environment. Must be physically fit.

Position Responsibilities:This job posting reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time and may be modified to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability or for other reasons.

Equal Employment Opportunity: SME Industries, Inc. and its divisions (SME Steel Contractors, Southwest Steel, Core Brace, Dura Fuse, and SME Logistics) is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job-related characteristic as directed by law.

Employment Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Proof of eligibility will be required upon hire.