Large Fork Lift Operator

$18.36 – $19.62 an hour – Full-time

Full Job Description

Midwest Pipe Coating, Inc. – a manufacturer specializing in fusion-bonded epoxy coating applications – has an immediate opportunity for a Large Forklift Operator.

This position requires safe operation of a diesel forklift with a load capacity of 36,000 lbs in an outdoor yard environment year-round.

Responsibilities include:

• Safely operating all equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating manual
• Reading and understanding forklift load charts
• Correctly calculating load weights
• Identifying steel bar and pipe to be transported based on information tags and/or stencils
• Transporting, moving and stacking steel bar and pipe with a forklift
• Loading and unloading steel bar and pipe from trucks, tractor-trailers and/or railroad cars
• Transporting, moving and stacking pallets and steel 55 gallon drums with a forklift
• Monitoring forklift engine fluid levels on a daily basis (i.e. motor oil, hydraulic fluid)
• Conducting daily equipment inspections and reporting equipment failures to the supervisor
• Assisting with equipment maintenance and repairs
• Accurately completing work orders and shipping documentation (verbal and written)
• Keep production lines supplied with empty containers and packaging materials as needed
• Handling wood block materials (saddles)
• General housekeeping duties in the warehouse and/or production areas to maintain a safe and clean work area
• Other duties as assigned

Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license plus a high school diploma or GED

Two (2) years previous experience operating a diesel forklift (minimum load capacity of 36,000 lbs) is highly preferred, but not required.

Midwest Pipe Coating provides a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurances, STD and LTD as well as a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Qualified applicants should submit a resume including salary requirements.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely
No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.36 – $19.62 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Diesel Forklift: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location