What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Friedman Industries Inc?
Friedman Industries is hiring a Forklift Operator to move steel — loading and unloading trucks, staging material, and keeping product flowing through the plant. Hands-on work, real equipment, and a team that puts safety first — and benefits well above market: Friedman pays 100% of the premium for your medical, dental, life, and disability coverage. See the full benefits list below.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Operate a forklift safely — full participation in Friedman safety programs.
- Load and unload trucks to customer and Friedman requirements.
- Identify and stage material correctly and keep inventory paperwork accurate.
- Flag quality and service issues to supervisors and bring continuousimprovement ideas.
- Keep the work area clean and organized. WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Forklift operating experience (we certify you to Friedman standards).
- Flexible hours, fast pace, accurate detailed work.
- Team player who also works well independently. NICE TO HAVE
- Current forklift certification.
- Steel or similar industrial experience; overhead crane exposure.
- Some posthighschool education. BENEFITS
- Friedman pays 100% of the premium for Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability coverage.
- Optional coverage available: Vision and additional/voluntary Life Insurance.
- 401(k) with Company Match.
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave.
- PPE provided, including boots and safety glasses. HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at [AppOne application link — set per requisition]. Applications take about 10 minutes to complete. Questions? Email HR@Friedmanindustries.com.
ABOUT FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIESFriedman Industries, Incorporated (NYSE American: FRD) is a manufacturer and processor of steel products, serving customers across the United States since 1965. Our flat-roll operations process hot-rolled coil at facilities in Sinton, TX; Decatur, AL; Hickman, AR; Granite City, IL; and East Chicago, IN, and our tubular operations manufacture pipe in Lone Star, TX. Administrative offices are located in Longview, TX and The Woodlands, TX.
We believe our people are the reason for our success. We're committed to a safe workplace, steady full-time work, and taking care of the team that takes care of our customers — that's why we invest in benefits, training, and promoting from within.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERFriedman Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.