Stand-Up Forklift Operator

Stand-Up Forklift Operator

Encore Wire McKinney - McKinney, TX 75069

Overview

Job Shift Full Time

Description

Starting Pay: $20 an hour

2nd Shift - Plus an additional $1.50 an hour

3rd Shift - Plus an additional $2.00 an hour

Encore Wire is one of the nation's top copper and aluminum wire manufacturers, outfitting residential, commercial and industrial spaces across the US for a customer base that would blow your mind! Producing over $1 billion of wire every year, with over 1,300 employees and almost 2 million sq. ft. of manufacturing space under our roof, we want to continue our history of growth. Encore is seeking individuals who have experience utilizing the stand-up forklift. In this role, you will be responsible for pulling the finished goods and getting them ready for delivery within our Service Center.

Qualifications

Shift: 6PM - 6AM Overnight Differential

Overtime opportunities available. Time and a half!

***MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRIVEN FORKLIFT EXAM***

***MUST BE WILLING TO UNDERGO AN ONSITE DRUG SCREEN***

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Moves or stacks different products or materials to specified locations in a safe manner
• Performs routine post and pre inspections to ensure suitable working nature or forklift equipment.
• Stacks empty pallets, reels, etc.
• Complies with safety policies, practices and procedures according to OSHA
• Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or safety team
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
• Essential functions and responsibilities will also include following supervisor's directions and the additional requirements of the various jobs assigned.

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Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to perform Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed above
• Must be able to safely move full and empty pallets with forklift in working area
• Identify when required routine maintenance may be needed
• 1 year of Stand-up Forklift experience required
• Experience moving large loads
• Reliable Attendance

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Work Environment & Physical Responsibilities:

Duties are performed in a loud production setting subject to extreme temperatures. Some duties may be required to be performed outside. Comfortable with repetitive movement, kneeling, crouching and stooping. Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls. Requires lifting up to 50 pounds while bending, twisting and/or standing.

Benefits Details:

In addition to stable employment and weekly paychecks, we offer a world-class benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, on-site clinic that your family can utilize, Chaplain services, 401(k) matching (setting you up for retirement), vacation time, Employee Health Fair and company-wide cookouts.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Stand-Up Forklift: 1 year (Required)
• Maneuvering wide loads: 1 year (Preferred)

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.