FORKLIFT OPERATOR, 1st Shift (6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., M-F, Saturdays when required)

MI Metals Inc • Oldsmar, FL

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About The Position

The Forklift Operator works in the Extrusion Department under the supervision of the Extrusion Manager. This position safely operates forklifts to transport raw materials, finished products, and production supplies throughout the facility. The operator supports efficient workflow, helps ensure product quality standards are met, and follows company safety policies and procedures.

The role includes inspecting forklifts before use and performing operator maintenance, such as adding oil or coolant and refueling propane tanks as needed. The operator stages and moves materials to support continuous production, maintains organized work-in-progress notes, assists line operations when assigned, and supports housekeeping by stacking empty racks and consolidating items.

The position requires standing, walking, climbing, and reaching throughout the shift, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to outdoor temperatures, noise, fumes, dust, and moving mechanical parts. Required PPE includes hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, long pants, and steel-toed shoes. Overtime, including Saturdays, may be required.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Forklift operator certification, or ability to complete training to obtain a valid MI Metals operator's certification.
• At least 3 years of previous forklift operation experience, preferably handling large and wide loads.
• Ability to read shipping instructions and follow verbal and written directions in English.
• Ability to work overtime as needed, including Saturdays.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and operate a forklift to move heavy loads.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment: hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, long pants, and steel-toed shoes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect forklifts before operating, including when switching forklifts, and perform operator maintenance such as adding oil or coolant and refueling propane tanks as needed.
• Follow company policies, procedures, rules, quality standards, and customer service standards.
• Identify workplace safety hazards and report them to management.
• Maintain neat and organized work-in-progress notes about department material to support movement in and out of the department.
• Stage material for processing as directed by the Lead or Department Manager to support continuous production flow.
• Assist line operations when assigned.
• Stack empty racks and relocate racks.
• Consolidate items to support good housekeeping practices.
• Transport materials throughout the facility as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed