Production Equipment Operator

Triple-S Steel•Surprise, AZ

About The Position

Triple-S Steel is seeking a motivated Production Equipment Operator, an experienced forklift level 7 operator responsible for accurately reading and executing work orders to meet customer requirements in a timely manner. This hourly, non-exempt position typically reports to the Warehouse Supervisor or Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. The operator must follow Triple-S Steel job requirements and Safe Methods of Work. Overtime may be required to meet customer needs. The role involves handling and moving steel in storage, production, loading, and delivery areas using manual methods and equipment. The operator works indoors and outdoors in varied weather and must maintain awareness of people, equipment, and activity in the work area. Triple-S Steel offers benefits including tuition reimbursement and training and development opportunities, as well as insurance and spending-account programs.

Requirements

Ability to correctly read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine work assignments and material or equipment needs.
Ability to safely meet or exceed company-established minimum productivity levels.
Ability to plan and organize work independently, work without direct supervision, and work alone or as part of a team.
Ability to develop working knowledge of products and inventory-control techniques and procedures.
Ability to maintain interdepartmental communication related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
May be required to demonstrate strong customer-relations skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including handling materials and equipment and working on foot in the described environment.

Responsibilities

Follow Triple-S safe methods of work and promptly report unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
Move steel safely between storage or production areas, loading docks, and delivery vehicles by hand or using forklifts, overhead cranes, or other equipment.
Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift and guide loads, and climb onto vehicles to tie down or release material being loaded.
Apply proper bundling techniques.
Configure loads for planned routes, including multiple stops, and maximize trailer capacity without compromising safety.
Maintain and safely operate assigned tools and equipment, and promptly report equipment safety issues.
Attend all required company meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.