What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop & Warehouse Associate – Experienced Forklift Operator position at Alcoa Metal?
About the Position
Alcoa Metal is a growing metal-roofing manufacturer seeking a reliable, hands-on shop and warehouse associate.
Previous metal-manufacturing experience is not required—we are willing to teach the right person how to operate our panel, trim and production equipment.
However, this is not an entry-level forklift position. Applicants must already be confident and highly capable operating a forklift in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, comfortable using tools, dependable and willing to help wherever needed in the shop.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a forklift throughout the workday
- Load and unload trucks and trailers
- Move heavy, long and oversized materials safely
- Stage materials and pull customer orders
- Assist with manufacturing metal roofing panels and trim
- Help package and prepare completed orders
- Use basic hand and power tools
- Perform minor equipment adjustments and basic maintenance
- Maintain an organized, clean and safe shop
- Assist with inventory and receiving materials
- Follow production instructions and safety procedures
Required Qualifications
- Strong forklift operating skills
- Previous warehouse, manufacturing or material-handling experience
- Comfortable maneuvering loads in tight spaces
- Mechanically inclined and comfortable working with tools
- Able to read a tape measure accurately
- Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
- Able to follow instructions and work independently
- Able to lift approximately 50 pounds and remain on your feet throughout the shift
- Willing to work both inside and outside in varying temperatures
- Safety-minded and careful when handling customer materials
Preferred Experience
Experience in any of the following is helpful but not required:
- Metal manufacturing
- Roofing or building materials
- Lumber or steel warehouses
- Machine operation
- Order pulling and inventory
- Loading flatbed trailers
- Basic mechanical or equipment maintenance
What We Are Looking For
We want someone who:
- Takes pride in doing the job correctly
- Is dependable and arrives on time
- Notices what needs to be done without always being told
- Works safely without moving unnecessarily slowly
- Treats equipment, materials and customer orders carefully
- Wants to learn new machinery and grow with the company
Selected applicants will be asked to complete an on-site forklift skills assessment.
Please apply with your work history and a brief description of the forklifts and materials you have handled.
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- How many years have you operated a forklift regularly?
- What types of materials and loads have you handled?
- Are you comfortable loading long or oversized materials onto flatbed trailers?
- Can you accurately read a tape measure?
- Are you available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.?
- Are you willing to complete an on-site forklift skills assessment?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22