Shipping and Receiving Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Are you an experienced Forklift professional seeking a full-time position pursuing that passion? If so, please apply for our Shipping/Receiving department forklift operator position. Insteel Industries, established in 1953, started from humble beginnings and embraces strong values. We are the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications.

The person we are looking for will need to:

• Have knowledge of safety equipment and safety procedures for shipping/receiving operations
• Maintain good housekeeping/neat work area while loading and unloading material
• Be able to obtain a forklift operator certification
• Safely operate equipment in a close-quarter shipping yard with various materials, trucks, and employees present
• Load flatbed trucks and handle various materials in various sizes, shapes, and weights
• Empty and monitor scrap dumpsters
• Stage raw material (steel rod) at appropriate machines
• Have appropriate computer skills to make entries of shipping material and cycle count quantities into the appropriate systems
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Visually check quality of finished product
• Must possess a high attention to detail, be able to work closely with production employees, and train others as needed

Position Snapshot An Insteel Wire Products Shipping/Receiving Forklift Operator needs to be comfortable making inventory transfers in computer, move materials (such as raw materials, finished product, etc.) in shipping areas using forklifts. Will work daily to ensure all tasks are completed with risk lowered to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable), specifically in an effort to achieve ZERO HARM to accomplish no injuries, illness or negative impact to employees, property, the environment or the community. Requirements and Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent; Ability to complete simple forms and understand simple written instructions; Ability to perform simple arithmetic involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
• An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable
• A minimum of two (2) years' forklift experience required in heavy material handling and moving responsibilities.

For your hard work, you receive:

• Competitive base pay
• Bonus eligibility based on organizational performance
• Paid time off including holidays and vacation
• Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job Type: Full-time These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.

Insteel Industries is the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers. Learn more at insteel.com/careers.

Fraud Prevention Notice: Please note that Insteel Industries will never ask applicants to purchase equipment, send money, or provide payment information at any point in the hiring process. We may request certain personal information only after an official offer has been extended and the background check and drug screen have been successfully completed. If you receive a request for sensitive information or payment before these steps, it is not from our company. To protect yourself, please report any suspicious activity to our HR team by calling us at View phone number on click.appcast.io.