Heavy Duty Forklift Operator, 1St Shift

Position summary: The Heavy Duty Forklift Operators operate very large high-capacity industrial forklifts used throughout the steel yard. The lifting capacity is much higher than a warehouse forklift between 30,000 – 125,000-pound loads. The loads consist of industrial steel pieces such as I-beams, columns, trusses, etc. Having a background with a CDL would be helpful. Other than communication with co-workers, this position also requires interaction with outside freight brokers. Employees must be able to occasionally lift material weighing as much as 75lbs. First shift operates Monday – Thursday 10 hours (either 5am-3:30pm, 6am-4:30pm or 7am-5:30pm), half days mandatory on Friday (full day optional), no Saturdays or Sundays.

We at Merrill Steel have been working hard to make sure that our company is a place you want to come to work at each day. Over the past few years, we have initiated a lot of change. The next generation of ownership has become an ever-growing presence at the company. Our Plant Manager, Supervisors, and Leads meet with Human Resources on a weekly basis to talk about ways to improve our shop culture. We even have an Employee Relations Manager whose office is located out in the shop to easily assist employees.

What makes us different: We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset. It is our intention to make continuous improvements to ensure our employees enjoy coming to work. Here is a list of just some of the things we offer:

• Flexible scheduling: Second shift employees receive a night shift premium of $1.60/hour effective immediately. No weekends for either shift.
• Stability: We are not seasonal and we do not have lay-offs.
• Innovative and affordable healthcare: We have put a lot of effort into being able to provide good healthcare at a very affordable cost to our employees. We have an onsite clinic that you and your family can use.
• Extensive wellness plan: You can earn enough money to meet your annual deductible by participating in our wellness program.
• Health Savings Account: Money put into your HSA is your money, and won’t expire at the end of the year.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Effective the first of the month following 90 days.
• PTO: Earn PTO for every hour worked.
• 9 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Milestone anniversary gifts
• Opportunities to grow: Advancement is popular and can happen quickly.
• Annual safety boots and prescription glasses allowance
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Celebrations throughout the year: Annual Family Fun Day, annual Christmas party, all you can eat popcorn Wednesdays, monthly appreciation meals, and more!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $63,000.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person