Forklift Operator

We Exist To Take People, Experience & Innovation To The Next Level; And We Do This By Living Our Values:

  • Attitude: We have an optimistic can-do approach to everything we do.

  • Uncommon Solutions: Creativity and problem-solving are in our nature.

  • Alliance: We look out for the best interest of our clients, vendors and employees

  • Precision: Accuracy is the standard. Quality is non-negotiable.

  • Ownership: Deliberate in action, committed to results.

At Next Level Steel, you’ll be part of a team that values accountability, supports growth, and is committed to building something that lasts.

Forklift drivers wanted for long-term employment to assist shipping and receiving department. Looking for hard-working, motivated, team player individuals to fill full-time day shift and night shift positions.

Job Description/Duties include but not limited to:

  • Forklift Experience using 18,000lb+ sit down vertical forklift – A MUST HAVE! (2 yr minimum)

  • High degree of attention required to prevent injuries to self and others

  • Good peripheral vision and good vision in general

  • Operating diesel powered forklift to load and unload large structural steel materials

  • Must be able to read a tape measure

  • Perform daily inspections on your equipment, and grease your machine when it needs it. Report any issues to supervisor immediately

  • Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs, stand, walk, bend, climb, stoop, twist, crouch, kneel and inspect components for extended periods. Must be able to lift and carry tools and materials as needed.

  • Unloading materials from suppliers safely and efficiently

  • Cross check/verifying that all received material are correct

  • Move materials to and from storage areas

  • Separate and stack all material by job in correct storage locations

  • Pull material to be processed, keep all operators loaded with material to avoid down time

  • Stack fabricated steel into a load built off of specific piece marks provided on a load list securely

  • Loading material safely by yourself, sometimes a double picking of loads moving as one (2 forklifts)

  • Working directly off of load list to get the correct material in the right load to avoid any miss-ships/shipping errors

  • Clean driving record

  • Ability to work in extreme weather conditions

  • Strict adherence to safety protocols, with PPE (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots with metatarsal guards) required at all times

  • Safety Oriented

  • Customer Service/Team Player attitude

  • Construction Industry Experience

  • Bilingual Spanish / English – A PLUS

This position also assists the shop as needed loading material onto equipment. Room for growth!

Paid sick time and vacation time, paid holidays, Health Benefits, 401k program, paycheck advance program.

We are a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity Company.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE