Forklift Driver

Metromont LLC•Greenville, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position operates various types of lift trucks to support the tool room, steel fab, and production departments. Metromont LLC has been one of the leaders in the construction industry for nearly a century and is currently accepting resumes to be part of our dynamic team! Metromont was founded in 1925 on the principles of faith, honor, and passion, and almost 100 years later, those values are still the foundation of who we are and everything we do. A third-generation company with nearly 1,500 associates across six manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, and Texas, Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete. Most of all, we’re a trusted partner, working side-by-side with our customers from the earliest stages of project design through turnover of the completed structure. In addition to the production of precast concrete, Metromont provides our customers with complementary design and engineering, hauling, erection, and field services to support their full construction needs. Across the eastern seaboard, the southeast, and even as far west as Arizona, our customers rely on us to provide innovative precast solutions and the best quality for their parking structures, data centers, multifamily housing, office buildings, warehouses, schools, and stadiums. And we do, because a trusted partner is who we are – and who we’ve been for nearly a century.

Requirements

Self-motivated
Self-disciplined
Highly dependable with strong work ethic
Ability to remain productive while unsupervised
Safety focused
Demonstrates good judgment
Pays attention to surroundings; not easily distracted
Takes initiative to recognize and complete tasks
Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous sit-down lift truck experience preferred
Safety glasses
High-visibility vest
Hard hat
Hearing protection
Steel-toed shoes
Gloves (various types)
Standing for long periods of time
Lifting (up to 75 lbs.)
Bending
Repetitive motion with medium force
Ability to frequently climb up to 15 feet above ground using stairs
Constant action of getting off and on the forklift throughout the workday

Responsibilities

Operate forklift to deliver plates, baskets, rebar racks, Styrofoam, and other items to production areas in a timely manner.
Operate overhead crane as needed.
Perform daily pre-operation inspection on equipment.
Keep areas stocked as needed.
Use radio to check in with all departments and address needs as requested.
Empty dumpsters.
Unload trucks.
Stage product in designated areas.
Change cable rolls.
Ensure proper storage and safe handling of welding gasses.
Inform maintenance of issues needing attention.
Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Housekeeping as necessary to maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.