Driver / Fork Truck Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Driver / Fork Truck Operator

Our company is looking for a Driver / Fork Truck Operator with experience in the metal fabrication industry.

Under the direct supervision of the General Manager and Logistics Manager, this person will be responsible for the transportation of material throughout the steel yard and fabrication shop, as well as off-site to job sites.

Essential Responsibilities

• Safely operate fork trucks to offload and move material to the designated storage location.
• Operate overhead cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment within the production facility.
• Organize and safely store material in identified locations.
• Mark or tag material with proper job number and other identifying marks as required.
• Compare purchase orders to delivery receipts for inbound loads and report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Ability to bind / tie-down flatbed loads.
• Responsible for strapping your own loads, safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all items out for delivery have marks / tags with proper job number piece marks and other identifying marks as required.
• Perform pre and post trip inspections to ensure safety.
• Ensure the Customer orders arrive in quality condition.
• Communicate professionally with Customers and Vendors.
• Flexible to changing routines to accomplish the common goals of the organization.

Required Skills :

Shepard Steel is a structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabrication company that has been part of the Connecticut construction landscape for over 65 years. With a staff of approximately 100 talented professionals, we are carrying outthe companys proud tradition of meeting the structural and miscellaneous steel requirements of customers throughout all Southern New England and Eastern New York State.

SHEPARD STEEL IS AN Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer