Experienced Forklift Operator

KEEP MATERIALS MOVING. KEEP THE YARD SAFE. KEEP PRODUCTION SUPPLIED.

At PCC Structurals Carson City materials must move safely and efficiently between receiving storage production and shipping. Our Experienced Forklift Operator takes ownership of that flow by loading and unloading trucks moving industrial materials receiving chemical deliveries and maintaining an organized yard.

This is a forklift-intensive position for someone with recent regular operating experience who is comfortable maneuvering loads in an active industrial environment. Youll spend a significant portion of your day operating material-handling equipment and supporting the needs of multiple departments.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Operate forklifts throughout the workday to move stage load unload and organize materials supplies equipment and scrap.
• Load and unload commercial trucks trailers vendor deliveries and other vehicles.
• Transport materials between receiving storage production and shipping areas.
• Safely handle pallets drums totes chemical containers scrap bins equipment and other industrial materials.
• Select and use the appropriate forklift attachments and material-handling equipment for each load.
• Stage materials to support efficient truck loading unloading and plant operations.
• Maintain awareness of pedestrians vehicles overhead clearances load stability and surrounding hazards.
• Complete required pre-use inspections and report unsafe equipment or operating conditions immediately.
• Verify incoming deliveries against receiving paperwork and report damaged materials or discrepancies.
• Determine the appropriate staging or storage location for received materials.
• Prepare outgoing materials equipment and scrap for pickup.
• Coordinate professionally with drivers vendors and internal departments.
• Safely receive and move chemical deliveries according to established handling and storage procedures.
• Report damaged containers leaks spills labeling concerns or other unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain clear forklift routes loading areas emergency access points and designated storage locations.
• Complete receiving inventory cycle-count and material-movement transactions in company systems.
• Support continuous improvements in yard organization safety material flow and efficiency.

YOU MIGHT BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU

• Have recent regular experience operating a forklift in an industrial environment.
• Are comfortable spending a significant portion of the workday operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Have experience loading and unloading trucks and trailers.
• Can safely judge load size weight distribution clearance stability and equipment positioning.
• Stay aware of pedestrians vehicles and changing conditions while operating equipment.
• Take ownership of keeping the yard clean organized and safe.
• Can adjust priorities as receiving production and shipping needs change.
• Work independently and follow through without needing constant direction.
• Communicate professionally with drivers vendors employees and supervisors.
• Are dependable safety-conscious and comfortable working indoors and outdoors.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Production depends on having the right materials in the right place at the right time. The Experienced Forklift Operator helps PCC Structurals Carson City maintain safe material flow while preventing congestion damage delays and unsafe storage conditions.

Your judgment and equipment skills will directly support receiving inventory production shipping and the overall safety of the yard.

SCHEDULE

• MondayFriday
• 7:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
• Overtime as needed
• Training is completed on the same schedule

WHY PCC

• Competitive compensation
• Daily Overtime Pay
• Quarterly Cash Bonus Program
• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with Company contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• A hands-on role supporting several areas of plant operations
• Opportunities to expand your material-handling and industrial experience
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REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of two years of recent regular forklift operating experience in a warehouse manufacturing industrial shipping and receiving or yard environment.
• Demonstrated experience loading and unloading trucks and trailers using a forklift.
• Ability to safely judge load size weight distribution clearance and equipment positioning.
• Strong depth perception spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination.
• Commitment to forklift pedestrian chemical-handling and general industrial safety.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of yard organization and material flow.
• Ability to prioritize changing material-handling needs throughout the workday.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to complete receiving inventory and material-movement transactions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with drivers vendors and employees.
• Valid drivers license.
• Ability to successfully complete PCCs required powered industrial truck training and authorization before independently operating company equipment.
• Ability to maintain required equipment qualifications and authorizations throughout employment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts outdoors and maneuvering loads in active yard environments.
• Experience handling drums totes chemical containers scrap bins or other industrial materials.
• Experience using forklift attachments including barrel- or drum-handling equipment.
• Previous shipping receiving warehouse material-handling or yard experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work the assigned shift and overtime as required.
• Ability to spend a significant portion of the workday operating a forklift and other material-handling equipment.
• Ability to repeatedly mount and dismount forklifts and other equipment throughout the shift.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating equipment.
• Ability to frequently stand walk bend stoop twist reach push and pull.
• Ability to frequently turn the head neck and upper body to safely observe loads pedestrians equipment and surroundings while operating a forklift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds independently; heavier items require assistance or approved lifting devices.
• Sufficient hand-eye coordination depth perception and spatial awareness to safely operate powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors throughout the year in varying weather and temperature conditions.
• Ability to work safely around noise moving equipment commercial vehicles chemicals and other industrial materials.
• Ability to safely wear all required personal protective equipment.

OPERATE WITH SKILL. MOVE MATERIALS SAFELY. TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THE YARD.