Job Description

We are seeking a Forklift Operator / Material Handler to join a team in a industrial and manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for loading and unloading trucks, moving materials, staging products, and safely handling heavy materials using a forklift and overhead crane.

This is a great opportunity for candidates with experience as a Forklift Operator, Material Handler, Warehouse Associate, Shipping & Receiving Clerk, Loader/Unloader, Crane Operator, Yard Worker, Production Worker, Warehouse Worker, or Industrial Laborer. Candidates with strong forklift or material handling experience who are willing to learn overhead crane operation are encouraged to apply. Overhead crane experience is highly preferred, but candidates with strong forklift, material handling, warehouse, rigging, or heavy equipment experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, and material handling equipment
Safely load and unload trucks and trailers
Move, transport, stage, and organize raw materials, finished products, equipment, steel, components, and industrial materials
Use an overhead bridge crane, gantry crane, jib crane, or overhead hoist to move heavy materials
Operate sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, counterbalance forklifts, or other powered industrial trucks
Inspect loads, equipment, chains, slings, straps, hooks, and rigging before use
Properly secure, balance, position, and move loads
Assist with shipping, receiving, loading, unloading, staging, inventory, and material movement
Verify incoming and outgoing materials
Maintain organized warehouse, production, and loading areas
Follow proper rigging, lifting, crane operation, forklift, and material handling procedures
Communicate with truck drivers, warehouse personnel, production employees, supervisors, and other team members
Follow all OSHA, company, safety, PPE, and operating procedures
Perform general warehouse, material handling, and industrial duties as needed
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Qualifications

Previous experience operating a forklift, overhead crane, bridge crane, gantry crane, hoist, or other material handling equipment
Experience with loading and unloading trucks
Experience moving heavy, oversized, long, or awkward materials
Ability to safely operate equipment and follow established procedures
Basic understanding of load capacity, weight distribution, lifting procedures, and safe material handling
Ability to work in a warehouse, manufacturing, production, distribution, industrial, or outdoor yard environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, stand, and walk for extended periods
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following are encouraged to apply:

Forklift Operator • Material Handler • Warehouse Associate • Warehouse Worker • Shipping & Receiving • Loader/Unloader • Crane Operator • Overhead Crane Operator • Bridge Crane Operator • Gantry Crane Operator • Hoist Operator • Rigging • Rigger • Yard Worker • Yard Associate • Shipping Clerk • Receiving Clerk • Logistics • Distribution • Manufacturing • Production • Industrial • Steel • Metal Fabrication • Construction • Heavy Equipment • Industrial Warehouse • Manufacturing Warehouse • Loading Dock • Truck Loading • Truck Unloading • Inventory • Material Movement • Material Handling

Forklift certification or previous powered industrial truck experience is a plus. Overhead crane and rigging experience is highly desirable.

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