Schnitzer Steel
Forklift Operator Job at Schnitzer Steel in San Jose
Schnitzer Steel, San Jose, CA, United States, 95199
Essential Functions of the Forklift Operator:
- Assisting with cleaning and related duties to maintain plant operations.
- Operating a forklift in the movement of bins and equipment.
- Assisting with yard/facility cleanup and maintenance.
- Following all safety guidelines and protocol, including wearing of all PPE.
Required Skills:
- Working inside, outside, in dusty/dirty conditions, and around noise. Steel toed boots required - All other PPE will be provided by the company.
- Successful candidates must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and legs, while climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Required Experience:
- Experience working in a high traffic, safety conscious environment.
- Current Forklift Certification.
- Willingness to work outside in all conditions, as well as in a noisy and dusty environment, wearing all required PPE.
- Ability to follow all established safety procedures and protocols.
- Ability to be flexible to changing work conditions and assignments, and work well within a team.
- Excellent oral communication skills.
- Experience working within the Scrap Metal industry is an asset.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.