Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Forklift OperatorAs a Forklift Operator at Steel Technologies, your main responsibility is to ensure material is being moved throughout the plant according to production standards. Safety is the utmost importance in this role and we're looking for someone who we can count on to perform the job safely and efficiently. We depend on this position in order to maintain production flow and ensure daily goals are met.How you'll contribute to our company:Operate forklift to transport materials to and from storage areas, work stations, and within other areas of assignmentLoad, transport, unload and stack materials in accordance with established proceduresMaintain up-to-date forklift certificationCommunicate non-compliance and/or quality problems to supervisor and/or shift leadClean and maintain housekeeping of finished goods storage areaHere's what we can offer:Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employmentFree MDLive Telehealth Services through our Medical PlanCompetitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiumsShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilitySupplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancerEmployer-Paid Life Insurance401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one yearPaid Time Off starting after 90 days of employmentPaid Holidays starting day one!Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending AccountGreat discount programs in automotive, technology, and moreBoot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employmentFree uniforms after 60 days of employmentMonthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employmentEducation Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certificationsCareer Advancement OpportunitiesTeammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family servicesHere's what is needed to be successful:Ability to use tape measures, micrometers and calipersAbility to comply with safety rules and requirementsAbility to pass and maintain forklift licensesAbility to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 poundsSteel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.