Our Client is seeking a dependable Material Handler/Forklift Operator to safely move, load, unload, and organize heavy metal and industrial materials throughout the facility. This position requires strong safety awareness, forklift experience, and the ability to safely operate equipment while handling heavy loads.
Key Responsibilities
Operate forklifts to safely transport heavy metal materials and equipment throughout the facility.
Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers containing heavy industrial materials.
Move raw materials, finished products, steel/metal products, pallets, and other heavy materials to designated locations.
Safely lift, transport, stage, and stack heavy loads using appropriate material-handling equipment.
Combi Lift experience is a plus!
Safely operate forklifts around other employees, equipment, and production areas.
Verify materials and quantities against work orders, paperwork, or shipping documents.
Stage materials for production and shipping.
Inspect materials for visible damage and report discrepancies or damaged products.
Maintain organized storage areas and ensure materials are properly secured.
Assist with loading finished products for shipment.
Perform daily forklift inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
Follow all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and equipment operating procedures.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Perform additional warehouse and material-handling duties as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Previous forklift experience required.
Experience handling heavy loads/materials required.
Combi Lift experience is a plus.
Experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, metal, steel, or industrial environment preferred.
Ability to safely operate heavy equipment and lift/move substantial loads.
Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Preferred Experience
Steel or metal manufacturing experience
Combi Lift operation
Experience handling heavy or oversized materials
Loading/unloading commercial trucks or trailers
Material staging and inventory
Shipping/receiving
Forklift operation in a manufacturing or industrial environment
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Burlington, NC
Salary
$18–$19 Per Hour
Skills
Detail Orientedunmatched
Forkliftunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
Heavy Liftingunmatched
Loading/Unloadingunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Material Movingunmatched
Materials Trackingunmatched
Metal Manufacturingunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pallet Jackunmatched
Product Shipmentsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Shipping Documentsunmatched
Shipping/Receivingunmatched
Steel Industryunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Theater Productionunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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