Material Handler - Forklift Operator (Warehouse)

Majestic Steel • Pittsburg, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Majestic Steel offers career-growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. This role involves operating lift trucks to transport steel and other materials throughout the service center, moving, placing, stacking, and rotating materials according to company procedures. The position requires safe maneuvering of lift trucks in limited spaces, staging materials for production and customer orders, and verifying quantities of materials received and shipped. Daily lift-truck inspections, reporting equipment concerns or safety issues, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area are also key responsibilities. The company is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse voices are welcomed and all associates are respected, with different viewpoints, thoughts, and ideas encouraged and embraced.

Requirements

• At least one year of forklift or lift-truck operating experience.
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, or material-handling experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and Windows-based computer applications.
• Ability to operate lift trucks with ram and fork attachments or a crane.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow processes and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain neat and orderly work area and promote safe conditions throughout the facility.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and co-workers.
• Must be able to frequently lift and move objects weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to walk, sit, stand, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl throughout a shift of up to 10 hours.
• Must be able to mount, dismount, and operate powered industrial equipment.
• Must be able to work in both hot and cold conditions depending on the weather.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of forklift or lift-truck experience.
• Experience handling loads weighing 10,000 pounds or more.
• Experience operating lift trucks with fork or ram attachments.

Responsibilities

• Operate lift trucks to transport steel and other materials throughout the service center.
• Move, place, stack, and rotate materials according to company procedures.
• Maneuver lift trucks and material-handling equipment safely in limited spaces.
• Stage materials for production and customer orders.
• Verify quantities of materials received and shipped.
• Complete daily lift-truck inspections.
• Report equipment concerns or safety issues to your supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Assist in other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sabbatical program
• Paid volunteer time
• Pet insurance
• Additional company-sponsored benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED