Forklift Operator
On-siteOdessa, Texas, United States
Odessa, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLarge
Full TimeLarge
Job Summary
Execute work orders by reading and manipulating raw material to meet customer requirements for steel production. Safely operate forklifts and other equipment including overhead cranes, band saws, and CNC tables while maintaining strict adherence to safe methods of work. Perform loading and unloading of trucks and freight, lifting up to 50 pounds over distances of 20 feet in all weather conditions. Work indoors and outdoors in various temperatures and wind conditions while wearing required personal protective equipment. Attend mandatory company meetings and communicate with other departments regarding routing and safety.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to correctly read and understand work orders and/or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
- Ability to effectively use basic computer applications.
- Demonstrate intermediate math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
- Ability to safely meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
- Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision; work alone and in a team environment.
- Develop a good working knowledge of material and inventory control techniques and procedures.
- Ability to maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for up to 20 feet to heights of 5 feet; exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, reach, squat, stand, walk up to 2 miles per day, climb up stairs, ladders and on equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment as necessary.
- Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects.
- Use clear vision to judge near and far distance to maintain awareness of ongoing work activities of other employees.
- Work indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions including precipitation, cold/heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions.
- Attend all required company meetings.
- Use hands/fingers to handle, or feel and talk or hear.
- Employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.
- Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Must be available for weekend shifts
- Valid driver's license
- Must be able to effectively lead and coach others
- Strong attention to detail
- Helping customers gives you energy
- Get charged up by interacting with others
- Must be available for weekend shifts
- You believe that food is central to our lives
- Passionate about excellence
- If you have a smile to share, we'd love to have you
- We want amazing humans
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