Forklift Operator

General Position Summary

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the operation of a forklift and/or skid steer to lift and move materials, machines, and/or products in many directions while ensuring that all efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Follows all safety guidelines and protocols, including wearing of all PPE.
• Attends in-house certification program and retraining classes at specified intervals.
• Assisting with cleaning and related duties to maintain plant operations.
• Operating a forklift and/or skid steer in the movement of bins and equipment.
• Assisting with yard/facility cleanup and maintenance.
• Completing paperwork associated with the forklift and/or skid steer or lifting accessories and reporting any equipment deficiencies or malfunctions to the proper supervisor.
• Performing basic sorting of scrap, as well as metal and debris in preparation for processing.
• Performing special projects or other duties as needed or assigned.

Job Conditions

• Regularly exposed to all weather conditions.
• Exposure to physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt due to the equipment, machinery, and scrap.
• Wearing safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional personal protective equipment as needed to eliminate risks.
• Travel is not required for this position.
• Handling multiple issues regarding safety and maintenance increases pressure.
• Workload may be unpredictable, and pressure can be substantial during peak times.
• Critical deadlines require considerable adaptability.
• Disturbances of workflow and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis.
• Extra hours may be required, sometimes on weekends, weekdays, and holidays.
• Sitting, walking, bending, stretching is required regularly to perform job function, production, and environmental/safety responsibility functions.
• Able to sit for 6-8 hours per day in two-hour intervals.
• Manual dexterity to handle tools and the ability to move 50 pounds are regularly required to perform routine functions.
• Vision must be sufficient to perform job functions as described above.
• Good eye-hand coordination and good motor skills.
• Willingness to work outside in all conditions, as well as in a noisy and dusty environment, wearing all required PPE.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must hold valid Forklift and/or Skid Steer Certification, if required in the state or province you are applying to work.
• Experience operating equipment in an industrial setting to help move product and/or material.
• Must be at least 16 years of age for Canada and 18 years of age for USA.
• An Ideal Candidate Is Experienced working within the Scrap Metal industry an asset.
• Able to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Able to handle multiple competing tasks and priorities.
• Perform quality work efficiently with minimal supervision.