What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at North Shore Steel?
General Description
Forklift Operators report directly to Distribution Supervisors and move material and product as directed.
Primary Duties
Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and at least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with safe work practices, and procedures.
Forklift Operators report directly to Distribution Supervisors and move material and product as directed.
Primary Duties
- Perform daily inspection.
- Immediately report all deficiencies found and unusual noises and/or difficulties in operation of the equipment.
- Identify material to be placed into production, verifying correct tag and heat numbers. Determine weight of material and utilize forklift with the appropriate capacity.
- Properly secure material on forklift before moving material.
- Always be aware of activity/co-workers in the area to insure a safe workplace. Advise all co-workers in the area before movement of material on overhead crane.
- Follow all company policy procedures and be vigilant in watching for potential risks in the area and notify management of deficiencies identified.
- Attend all training and safety meetings as directed.
- Assist with stock checks and physical counts as directed.
- Perform other tasks as directed.
- Assist in training co-workers as requested.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Knowledge of crane capacities, accessory equipment, rigging and ability to move large sized and/or unusually shaped steel plate in a safe manner.
- Ability to calculate weights of material.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and at least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with safe work practices, and procedures.
