Forklift Operator -Capacity Taylor

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

Under ongoing supervision, a forklift operator will safely operate and manage industrial vehicles to load, unload, and move materials within the facility. The equipment will be operated indoors and outdoors throughout the workday. Must have experience operating 22‑ton+ capacity heavy industrial forklifts or other heavy equipment.

• Operate heavy‑duty forklifts with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• Transport pipe products, coils, and raw materials to different production workstations.
• Load and unload pipe or other materials from and into railroad cars or trucks.
• Identify and report unsafe working conditions or equipment.
• Perform routing pre‑and‑post inspections of equipment.
• Inspect industrial equipment to determine the need for repairs and/or maintenance.
• Follow all OSHA safety requirements, work rules, ISO procedures, JSAs, and company policies.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance to perform essential functions.

• Occasionally operate other industrial equipment: telehandler forklifts, wheel loaders, water trucks, skip loaders/graders, and/or bobcats.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork.
• Participate in inventories, safety meetings, and ISO audits.
• Maintain housekeeping within all production, storage, and waste areas.
• Perform other duties assigned by the lead or department supervisor.

• Obtain and maintain a forklift certification.
• Safely and efficiently operate large industrial forklifts and related equipment.
• Safely operate and control miscellaneous industrial equipment.
• Effectively communicate on the radio and in person, and work well within a team.
• Read preventive maintenance sheets and instruction manuals.
• Read pipe numbers and other markings—including fractions—and use a tape measure.

• Work hours may vary or change based on operational needs.
• Must be able to work overtime—including weekends—when required.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience operating large industrial equipment preferred.
• One to two years’ experience in a heavy manufacturing environment preferred.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, lift up to 10–50 lbs, climb ladders or stairs, reach overhead, and perform repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Work may involve exposure to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hat, safety glasses, steel‑toed boots, hearing protection, and reflective vest.