Forklift Operator

RK Industries•Henderson, CO

10d

About The Position

The Material Handler at RK supports smooth and efficient shop operations by safely loading, unloading, and transporting raw materials, parts, and fabricated components throughout the facility. The position stages materials for production, maintains accurate inventory, and delivers materials to the appropriate teams on time. The role works closely with fabrication crews, shop leads, logistics staff, craft teams, and quality control. It involves operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment, as well as routine checks to ensure materials are handled and stored according to safety standards. The employee receives direct supervision and performs technical responsibilities that are generally structured or recurring and guided by established procedures. Relevant past experience is not necessarily required, although the qualifications specify three or more years of forklift and material-handling experience, ideally with heavy steel.

Requirements

Three or more years of forklift and material-handling experience, ideally involving heavy steel.
Experience with all-terrain extended-boom forklifts, including telehandlers.
Ability to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and office equipment.
Ability to occasionally reach, stoop, or kneel.
Close vision for computer work.
An acceptable Motor Vehicle Report is required for jobsite material deliveries.

Responsibilities

Coordinate off-loading of controlled materials with craft teams and quality control.
Place materials in appropriate storage areas according to storage and handling lists, and update forms when locations change.
Load, unload, and move materials within or near warehouses and worksites, by hand or using forklifts and other equipment.
Read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine which materials or containers need to be moved.
Train new employees as the primary trainer.
Inspect and maintain storage yards and warehouses for cleanliness, and report problems to a supervisor.
Issue materials based on field requisitions and locate and distribute materials as directed by craft foremen and the direct supervisor.
Ensure documentation is complete and accurate, and check other employees' paperwork for errors.
Identify items being received or shipped and verify that they are correct.
Maintain accurate records of inventory transactions.
Move materials to and from storage or worksites to designated areas using hand trucks or powered devices.
Locate and prepare materials for outbound shipment and notify a supervisor when shipments are ready.
Coordinate and perform shipment loading and complete required paperwork.
Deliver materials to jobsites as needed, subject to an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
Perform additional assignments at a supervisor's request.