Job Title: Machine Operator (Metal/Stell Heavy Equipment)
Location: Plant City, FL
We are seeking a skilled Machine Operator to join our prestige client’s team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in warehouse operations and heavy equipment handling. This role involves operating various types of machinery to ensure efficient movement of materials within the warehouse environment. The equipment operator will play a crucial role in maintaining safety standards while effectively managing inventory and supporting shipping and receiving operations.
Job Overview:
A machine operator typically operates heavy machinery specialized production equipment, to process, and load structural products. The role demands a focus on safety, inventory accuracy, and meeting production quotas in a warehouse/steel fabrication environment.
Core Responsibilities:
Machine Operation: heavy machinery to handle metal/steel materials.
Production: Process and fabricate steel materials according to job orders or work instructions.
Safety & Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on machines, follow strict safety procedures (including OSHA compliance), and maintain a clean work area.
Loading/Handling: Load and unload steel pipes, tubes, or metal materials with attention to safety and inventory accuracy.
Quality Control: Inspect finished products to ensure they meet specifications, reporting any defects to management.
Communication: Coordinate with team members and management for operational efficiency and to ensure customer satisfaction.
Qualifications:
Experience: Previous warehouse experience, particularly with heavy machinery or metal, steel fabrication, is generally required.
Skills: Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and strong mechanical aptitude.
Certifications: Forklift certification is typically required (or to be acquired upon hiring).
Background in mechanical knowledge is an advantage.
Experience with warehouse management systems is preferred.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow safety protocols diligently.