Forklift Operator

OmniSource

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Corpus Christi, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating industrial equipment to move, load, and organize scrap metal and recycled materials. They must also perform preventative maintenance on equipment and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience operating heavy machinery like hydraulic cranes, excavators, or material handlers. You are capable of operating a forklift, baler, and wheel loader, possess a strong understanding of safety regulations, and are comfortable working at heights and in various weather conditions.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Forklift operation

Hydraulic crane operation

Excavator operation

Material handler operation

Baler operation

Wheel loader operation

Scrap metal handling

Scrap sorting

Preventative maintenance

Job Description

Subsidiary

OmniSource

Overview

We are looking for a skilled and versatile Forklift Operator to join our team! As a Forklift Operator, you will operate an industrial forklift to move, load, and organize scrap metal and recycled materials. You will ensure safe, efficient handling of materials while supporting sorting, processing, and shipping operations.

Responsibilities

  • Operate forklift to load material into trucks and railcars
  • Upgrade material when possible
  • Feed baler
  • Maintain a clean work area during and at the end of the shift
  • Sort scrap to upgrade and remove non-conforming items
  • Perform all required preventative maintenance and report any issues

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • No less than one year of experience operating a hydraulic crane, excavator/material handler
  • Ability to operate baler, wheel loader, and fork lift
  • Ability to work in all types of weather conditions
  • Ability to frequently work with heights
  • Possess a clear understanding and adherence to safety regulations
  • Must be a team player, dedicated to the organization, and self-motivated
  • Prefer scrap knowledge

Benefits

  • Paid weekly bonus
  • Paid vacation time
  • Company paid and supplemental life insurance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution 
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Annual stock awards 
  • Stock purchase plan with company match 
  • Employee tuition reimbursement
  • Dependent scholarships
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Comprehensive employee discount database
  • Supplied uniforms

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.

OmniSource

Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico. Steel Dynamics produces steel products, including hot roll, cold roll, and coated sheet steel, structural steel beams and shapes, rail, engineered special-bar-quality steel, cold finished steel, merchant bar products, specialty steel sections and steel joists and deck. In addition, the company produces liquid pig iron and processes and sells ferrous and nonferrous scrap.
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