Multidirectional Forklift Operator – 1st Shift | R

KP Staffing is now hiring Multidirectional Forklift Operators in Rhome, Texas!

Job Summary

The Multidirectional Forklift Operator will safely and efficiently move and store materials throughout a steel manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for operating multidirectional or side-loader forklifts to transport long and oversized materials while maintaining safe material flow throughout the facility.

$18.00 - $25.00 per hour

1st Shift

• Safely operate multidirectional forklifts to transport, load, and unload materials

• Move steel, lumber, fabricated components, and other long or oversized materials

• Maneuver bulky materials through narrow aisles and confined areas

• Perform daily pre-shift forklift inspections

• Report equipment or maintenance issues to supervisors

• Assist with inventory control, order picking, and staging materials for production or shipment

• Maintain accurate material movement records using scanners or inventory systems

• Follow OSHA requirements and company safety procedures

• Use required PPE and follow proper load securement procedures

• Coordinate with production, shipping, and supervisory teams to maintain efficient material flow

• Communicate material locations, shortages, and workflow updates

• High school diploma or GED required

• 1–3 years of experience operating multidirectional, side-loader, or 4-directional forklifts in a warehouse, steel yard, or manufacturing environment

• Forklift certification, multidirectional or equivalent, required

• Experience safely maneuvering long or oversized materials

• Knowledge of safe material-handling practices

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Experience handling beams, pipes, lumber, or similar long materials preferred

• Familiarity with inventory systems or barcode scanners preferred

• Additional material-handling or heavy-equipment certifications preferred

• Must be able to pass required background check, drug screening, physical, audiogram, and vision test

This position works on the shop floor and yard and may involve outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Employees may be exposed to typical manufacturing conditions including noise, dust, odors, and chemicals.

Direct Hire | Full-Time