What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc.?
ABOUT THE COMPANY
At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success
Stability All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.
Flexibility Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.
Chemistry We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.
From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year . We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same We treat our customers and employees like family.
ABOUT THE POSTION
Warehouse leads oversee the supply chain process in distribution centers, liaise with customers and suppliers, manage and supervise employees and their performance, ensure that safety regulations and inventory standards are met.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs. Come join our team!
Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock when in the operations or laboratory areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.
At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success
Stability All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.
Flexibility Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.
Chemistry We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.
From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year . We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same We treat our customers and employees like family.
ABOUT THE POSTION
Warehouse leads oversee the supply chain process in distribution centers, liaise with customers and suppliers, manage and supervise employees and their performance, ensure that safety regulations and inventory standards are met.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs. Come join our team!
- Follow Triple-S safe methods of work at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions
- Manipulate, cut and/or form raw material according to work orders to meet customer requirements.
- Operate forklifts to transport materials within the yard.
- Familiarity with stacking and relocating steel plates using suitable equipment and techniques is a plus.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure proper storage of materials.
- Assist in organizing and maintaining the yard for efficient operations.
- Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth workflow.
- Use clear vision to judge near and far distance to maintain awareness of ongoing work activities of other employees.
- Work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions including precipitation, cold/heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. The Production Equipment Operator will be regularly exposed to the typical weather of the local area.
- Attend all required company meetings.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Steel Plate experience, preferred.
- Ability to effectively use basic computer applications.
- Demonstrate intermediate math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
- Ability to safely meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
- Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision; work alone and in a team environment.
- Develop a good working knowledge of material and inventory control techniques and procedures.
- Ability to maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
- Use hands/fingers to handle, or feel and talk or hear
- Employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds for up to 20 feet to heights of 5 feet; exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, reach, squat, stand, walk up to 2 miles per day, climb up stairs, ladders and on equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment as necessary.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock when in the operations or laboratory areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.