What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middleton Tn area Forklift Operator 1st Shift Monday - Friday 7a-3:30p position at Southern Steel & Supply?
Essential Job Functions
- Mainly drives forklift outside. Pulling steel from yard.
- Reads order
- Reads tape measure and calipers; uses tape measure to measure material
- Locate and pull material for loading
- Bends and stoops to handle chains, slings, spreader bars and/or composition of material handling equipment needed to work shipping orders
- Bends to floor level to locate and pull material for loading
- Records accurately all Quality Assurance information
- Reads color charts accurately to determine thickness and/or composition of material
- Lifts 45-50 pounds, on a frequent basis
- Operate Hubtec – Standup Powered Industrial Truck
Non-essential Job Functions
- Demonstrates ability and responsibility to perform other duties assigned by the foreman as necessary to complete shift
- Cleans and polices assigned work areas
- Ability to operate the crane at times
- Unload and load trucks
Physical Requirements
- 80% Standing
- 50% Walking
- 50% Stooping/bending/stepping in and out
- 20% Hand use
- 20% Pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.
- 20% lifting up to 50 lbs.
- 10% Carrying up to 50 lbs.
Other Skills/Abilities
- Recognizing material size/grades
- Measuring skills
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
EOE/VET/DISABILITY
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Steel: 1 year (Preferred)
- Powered Industrial Truck: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Memphis, TN 38105: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
