Forklift Operator Loader – 1st Shift

Stand-By Personnel
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • $15 Per Hour
  • Instant Apply
2 days ago

Job Description


Loader – 1st Shift

Pay:$15.00 per hour
Location:Oklahoma City, OK 73179
Shift:Monday–Saturday | 9:00 AM – Finish
Overtime:Significant Overtime Available
Job Type:Temp-to-Hire
Job Order #:152107

Position Overview

Stand-By Personnel is seeking a dependable and hardworking Loader for a temp-to-hire industrial opportunity in Oklahoma City. This position is responsible for loading and unloading materials, moving products and equipment throughout the facility, organizing inventory, and supporting fabrication, welding, and general shop operations.

This is a physically demanding position in a fast-paced industrial environment. Candidates must be comfortable handling heavy materials, working in varying temperatures, and maintaining productivity throughout extended shifts.

The schedule begins at 9:00 AM Monday through Saturday and continues until the day's work is completed, providing significant overtime opportunities.

Required Experience & Skills

• Previous industrial, construction, warehouse, or general labor experience required
• Experience loading and unloading materials preferred
• Ability to safely lift and move heavy materials throughout the shift
• Strong attention to workplace safety
• Ability to follow standard work procedures
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment
• Strong work ethic and willingness to perform physically demanding work
• Ability to communicate clearly with supervisors and coworkers
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Ability to work the full Monday–Saturday schedule

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Load materials, products, and equipment
• Unload incoming materials and products
• Move materials throughout the shop and yard
• Stage materials for production activities
• Organize inventory and material-storage areas
• Assist with general material handling
• Support fabrication operations as needed
• Assist welding teams with material movement and preparation
• Help maintain efficient material flow throughout the facility
• Operate forklifts when trained and authorized
• Assist with other industrial equipment as assigned
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Remove scrap, debris, and potential hazards
• Follow standard work procedures
• Follow all company safety requirements
• Maintain established quality expectations
• Communicate material or equipment concerns promptly
• Perform additional general labor and shop projects as assigned

Loading & Unloading Responsibilities

Candidates may regularly:

• Load outgoing materials
• Unload incoming shipments
• Position materials for safe movement
• Stage products in designated areas
• Move equipment and supplies
• Assist with truck loading and unloading
• Verify materials are placed in the correct locations
• Maintain safe and organized loading areas

Strong situational awareness is important when working around heavy materials, vehicles, and industrial equipment.

Material Handling

• Move materials throughout shop and yard areas
• Stage components for production
• Organize inventory
• Assist with material placement
• Support production employees with required materials
• Help maintain clear and efficient material flow
• Handle products carefully to prevent unnecessary damage

Fabrication & Welding Support

When needed, Loaders may assist fabrication and welding personnel with:

• Material staging
• Component movement
• Work-area preparation
• Material organization
• General labor
• Shop cleanup
• Other production-support activities

Candidates should be comfortable working around active welding and fabrication operations.

Forklift & Equipment Operation

Candidates may operate:

• Forklifts
• Material-handling equipment
• Other applicable industrial equipment

Employees must complete applicable training and authorization requirements before independently operating equipment.

Quality & Safety Responsibilities

• Follow established loading and material-handling procedures
• Maintain quality expectations for assigned work
• Handle materials safely to prevent damage
• Follow all job-safety standards
• Maintain awareness around moving equipment and heavy materials
• Keep loading and work areas free of unnecessary hazards
• Report unsafe conditions immediately
• Wear all required PPE

Preferred Qualifications

• Loader experience
• Warehouse experience
• Industrial material-handling experience
• Construction experience
• General labor experience
• Manufacturing experience
• Forklift experience
• Fabrication shop experience
• Steel or metal material-handling experience
• Shipping and receiving experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move heavy materials throughout the shift
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequent bending, squatting, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to climb as required
• Comfortable performing repetitive physical work
• Ability to work in varying temperatures for extended periods
• Ability to safely work around trucks, forklifts, welding operations, and industrial machinery
• Ability to wear all required PPE

Schedule Requirements

• Monday–Saturday
• 9:00 AM – Finish
• End time varies according to daily workload
• Significant overtime is available
• Candidates must be flexible regarding daily end times
• Dependable attendance is essential

Work Environment

• Fast-paced industrial shop and yard environment
• Regular work around heavy materials, fabrication operations, welding, forklifts, and other equipment
• Indoor and outdoor responsibilities may involve varying temperatures
• Physically demanding position requiring frequent material movement
• Extended Monday–Saturday schedule with substantial overtime opportunities
• Strong emphasis on safety, productivity, teamwork, and dependable attendance

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

• Starting pay of $15.00/hour
• Significant overtime opportunities
• Long-term temp-to-hire position
• Hands-on industrial and material-handling experience
• Gain additional forklift and equipment experience
• Work directly with fabrication and welding operations
• Build valuable warehouse, loading, and production skills
• Excellent fit for hardworking candidates looking for substantial hours and steady industrial work

Ready to Apply?

Apply today for immediate consideration or call/text 405-901-1709 for more information.

You can also apply in person at:

Stand-By Personnel – Oklahoma City Skilled Division
3625 S. Council Rd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
Monday–Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM

Numbers & Facts

LocationOklahoma City, OK

Skills

  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
  • Heavy Liftingunmatched
  • Loadersunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Machining Operationsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Material Movingunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Safety Trainingunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Theater Productionunmatched
  • Warehousingunmatched
  • Weldingunmatched

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