FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Forklift Operator | Material Handler | Rough Terrain Forklift | Construction Material Handling | Warehouse Operations | Laydown Yard

WHO WE ARE

For over 35 years, ISC has delivered safe, high-quality engineering, construction, and maintenance solutions across a wide range of industries and complex work environments.

We are Powered by People, and our people are the foundation of everything we accomplish. At ISC, Associates have opportunities to build their skills, take on meaningful challenges, and grow their careers while contributing to work they can be proud of.

THE POSITION

ISC is seeking an experienced, safety-focused Forklift Operator to support material handling, storage, and delivery activities in construction and material management environments.

This position is responsible for safely operating rough terrain and straight-mast forklifts, loading and moving materials, organizing material storage areas and laydown yards, and delivering materials to designated work areas. The Forklift Operator will also perform routine equipment inspections, identify and report equipment concerns, and support general material handling and construction activities as needed.

Successful candidates will have experience operating forklifts in construction, industrial, warehouse, or material handling environments and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, organization, and proper equipment operation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Forklift & Equipment Operation

• Safely operate rough terrain, straight-mast, and other applicable forklifts for material handling activities.
• Load, unload, transport, position, and stage materials and equipment.
• Operate forklifts on varying working surfaces and within active construction or material storage areas.
• Follow designated hand signals and directions when positioning or moving materials.
• Safely maneuver equipment around personnel, materials, structures, and other construction activities.
• Follow applicable safety requirements and safe equipment operating practices.

Material Handling & Delivery

• Receive, move, stage, and deliver materials to designated work areas as needed.
• Identify and locate the correct materials and products during receiving and delivery activities.
• Label and organize materials to support accurate storage and retrieval.
• Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces when required.
• Support material movement and staging based on field and project requirements.
• Help maintain efficient and organized material flow throughout assigned work areas.

Laydown Yard & Material Storage

• Maintain organized material storage areas, containers, and laydown yards.
• Ensure materials are properly identified, stored, and positioned.
• Maintain clean and orderly material handling and storage areas.
• Assist with inventory organization and material control activities as required.
• Support housekeeping activities to maintain safe and accessible work areas.

Equipment Inspection & Care

• Perform required pre-use inspections of forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Identify defective parts, equipment malfunctions, or unsafe operating conditions.
• Document and promptly report equipment concerns to appropriate supervision.
• Help maintain material handling equipment in safe operating condition.
• Follow established requirements for equipment care, inspection, and maintenance reporting.

Construction Support

• Follow specific work instructions and established standards for safety and accuracy.
• Maintain proper housekeeping in assigned work areas.
• Assist with general material handling, cleanup, demolition, maintenance, and construction support activities as required.
• Coordinate with field personnel and supervision to safely support material and equipment needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience operating forklifts and material handling equipment in a construction, industrial, warehouse, or similar work environment.
• Current or applicable forklift operator certification required.
• Experience operating rough terrain and/or straight-mast forklifts preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable equipment and material handling safety practices.
• Knowledge of warehouse, construction, or material storage operations.
• Ability to inspect equipment and recognize obvious defects or unsafe operating conditions.
• Ability to interpret and respond appropriately to standard hand signals.
• Ability to safely load, transport, position, and stage construction materials.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and established work procedures.
• Ability to successfully complete applicable post-offer, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong commitment to safe equipment operation and material handling.
• Ability to operate forklifts safely and efficiently in active work environments.
• Strong awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, materials, and changing work conditions.
• Ability to follow established safety requirements and operating procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately identify, organize, and deliver materials.
• Dependable and able to follow work assignments and instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervision and field personnel.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a construction or material management team.
• Commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and proper housekeeping.

OTHER INFORMATION

• We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• ISC evaluates and hires applicants for employment based exclusively upon the applicant’s merit. No applicant will ever be required to pay money or any other form of compensation to an ISC employee in order to be hired by or considered for employment with the Company.
• This job profile is not intended to be a complete listing of all similar, miscellaneous, or incidental duties that may be required from day to day. ISC utilizes the multi-skill concept and expects all Associates to perform other job requirements as needed.