Forklift Operator
Perks & Benefits:
About the Company
Signal Metal Industries is a well-established steel fabrication and machining company that manufactures large steel products for various heavy industries throughout the country. We do traditional job shop work and also perform production work for other large manufacturers in the USA. Our growing, 50-year-old company has over 130 employees who are dedicated to providing superior quality products in a safe environment while meeting our customer's toughest delivery and quality requirements.
About the Opportunity:
Looking for growth potential with a stable company? If so, Signal Metal Industries is the place for you! We offer a unique environment that fosters individual growth and rewards individual performance and hard work. You'll be working with a visible and accessible management team.
All applicants are required to take a Pre-Employment Forklift Test at our corporate headquarters located in Irving, TX. This test accesses an applicant’s basic ability to safely operate a small forklift.
Job Responsibilities:
- Transport raw steel products of various shapes and sizes using gas powered 6,000 lb. capacity industrial forklifts
- Loading/unloading of CNC steel flame-cutting tables and other plant machining centers
- Transporting in-process and finished materials throughout the plant
- Loading/unloading items on/off flatbed trucks
- Performing Inventory Control documentation
- Perform routine safety inspections prior to operating forklift
- Abide by all safety standards and policies including use of all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Use two-way radio operation for communicating with teammates
- Maintain work area in clean and hazard-free condition
- Assist with other general assignments/tasks as requested by supervisors
- Minimum 3 years’ experience operating industrial forklifts in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
- Material handling experience, not just moving pallets.
- Knowledge of how to flip and stack parts on top of each other.
- Knowledge of reading basic 2D drawings and material (BOM).
- Knowledge and understand how to put an order together.
- Knowledge of reading and understanding a tape measure. Capable of resizing material with correct measurement for reallocation with the use of a tape measure or other measuring equipment.
- Ability to interact with various internal contacts to manage the flow of work.
- Read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms and other related process documents.
- Willing to work overtime as required
- Be a reliable team member and committed 100% to safety.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, climb and reach around all areas of equipment.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be willing to work in all weather conditions (heat, cold, wet, humid, dry and/or dusty conditions).
Benefits
We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive wage offering and benefits package includes a safe harbor matching 401k plan, medical, dental, vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), voluntary life benefits, paid company holidays, free parking, snack and beverage machines available, job training programs, and generous Paid Time Off. New hires accrue 10 days of Paid Time Off after their first year of employment.
Signal Metal Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and passing our drug test. We are a strict Drug-free work environment. Pre-employment drug screening is required. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search. Principals only. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Must be eligible to work in this country. We E-Verify
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