Forklift Operator I

Summary/Objective

The forklift operator position performs all tasks involved in the production of the company’s OCTG goods. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area to reflect a positive image of themselves and the company. 
• All personal protective equipment (PPE) must be inspected by the employee and worn upon direction of supervisors, managers, and the safety manager. Participate in mandatory safety or PPE training and notify their supervisor when new PPE is necessary. 
• Maintain a clean, neat and groomed personal appearance to reflect a positive image of themselves and the company.
• Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload OCTG goods and delivers and moves them to and from storage areas, machines and loading trucks, in designated storage areas.
• Obtains a copy of production paperwork and transports material or equipment to designated Safely moves material around the facility
• Stacks material in the correct storage area, following inventory control instructions 
• Checks that all loads are secure
• Perform daily equipment checks such as recharging the trucks battery and lubricating equipment
• Notify supervisor of any mechanical, leaking or material issues in a timely fashion. 
• Coordinate and expedite repair/assembly operations with Inspection Manager. 
• Evaluate self-work to ensure compliance with work instructions and standards.
• Log completed work and prepare necessary documentation. 

Competencies

• Mathematics. 
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Thoroughness.
• Time Management.
• Technical Capacity.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, heat, cold, rain, wind and a variety of other extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.  

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to portion, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

Position Type/Work Schedule

• This is a full-time non-exempt hourly position, and the days of work are Monday through Friday. Occasional weekends and/or holidays may be scheduled. Employee may be scheduled to work overtime and be available for emergency overtime when the need arises. 

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• 3+ Years of forklift experience in a pipe yard preferred
• Forklift certification per OSHA standards preferred. 

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.