Forklift Operator 1st Shift

About the role

• Base pay rate is $16.42 per hour
• 1st Shift: 7:00AM - 4:30PM, Monday - Friday, with potential for overtime
• Mueller is now part of the Cornerstone Building Brands family, strengthening our commitment to serving our communities where we live, work, and play with quality and innovative metal building solutions.
• This position sits within our Fortify Building Solutions business, which serves the pre-engineered metal buildings, metal roof and wall systems, and steel building components industry.
• Forklift Operators perform float loading activities to support the distribution of materials to customers and branch locations. In their day-to-day duties, they operate a forklift, overhead crane and construction tools.

Key Objectives and Responsibilities

• Perform float loading activities to optimize multiple loads for delivery coordination.
• Perform material handling and machine/equipment operation duties in a safe and efficient manner to fulfill customer orders and business requirements.
• Ensure machine and equipment is operating properly.
• Complete orders safely, accurately, timely and without damage.
• Inspect materials, products, machinery, tools and equipment.
• Assist with inventory management activities including daily updates to the ERP system.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Comply with all safety requirements and use applicable personal protective equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, adjustments, and lubrication on equipment and production tools as required to maintain proper operation.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• A combination of education and experience may be qualifying.
• Must be able to become certified to operate a forklift vehicle and overhead crane.
• Education - High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience - Previous experience in a warehouse or similar environment preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Pace - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication - Effective communication abilities.
• Physical Stamina - Ability to lift and move heavy items, often requiring the use of equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Attention to Detail - Ensuring orders are processed accurately and inventory is managed correctly.
• Organizational Skills - Efficiently organizing stock and maintaining a clean workspace.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting Capacity - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Mobility - Prolonged periods of time on feet, standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, carrying, grasping, reaching, stooping, crouching, etc.
• Exposure - Moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and non-climate-controlled environment.
• Noise Tolerance - High noise levels.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.