Lift Truck Operator

At Custom Metal Contracting, we are looking for bright and energetic team members to join our team, the hours of work could be Day shift (06:00am to 14:30pm) or Afternoon Shift (14:00pm to 10:30pm). Shifts are fixed but may rotate in the future, a shift premium is payable in addition to a competitive hourly rate of pay.

Lift Truck Operator (LTO), Warehouse Worker will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of products utilizing equipment including, but not limited to sit down forklifts, pallet jacks.

What You’ll Do:

• Efficiently and safely load and unload material using proper equipment to move products to storage throughout facility.
• Effectively stack and store material, pick and assemble orders for shipment, check freight for accuracy, damage, while labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as directed by management.
• In compliance with OSHA standards, operate equipment in a manner that promotes safety.
• Must be able to meet production standards while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
• Perform other duties such as inventory, cleaning, or forklift battery changes and may be required to perform other duties outside of normal responsibilities as needed.

What Experience and Education You Need:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Two years as a Forklift Driver in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid Forklift License.

What Could Set You Apart:

• Requires ability to work independently
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or to attend safety meetings as assigned, and ability to adhere to attendance policies by showing up to assigned shift on time.
• Requires the ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions for this position and meet the physical requirements needed to perform them, including but not limited to frequently requiring the ability to drive a forklift, sit, hear or talk, use close vision, use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, and type and manipulate controls. Employees are occasionally required to use distance vision, stand, kneel, or crouch. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate:

• Will be required to tolerate working environment outside in all weather conditions.
• Requires standing up to 5 hours, over the period of an 8-hour shift
• Must be able to lift pallets of up to 70 lbs. and lift or carry products a minimum distance of 10 ft. without mechanical assistance.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of pay.
• Vacation pay.
• Befits after six moths of service.