Job Details

Forklift Operator

Encore Wire is one of the nation's top copper and aluminum wire manufacturers, outfitting residential, commercial and industrial spaces across the US for a customer base that would blow your mind! Producing over $1 billion of wire every year, with over 1,300 employees and almost 2 million sq. ft. of manufacturing space under our roof, we want to continue our history of growth. Encore is seeking individuals who have experience utilizing the stand-up forklift. In this role, you will be responsible for pulling the finished goods and getting them ready for delivery within our Service Center (new facility opening in early Spring)!

Shift: 6PM - 6AM Overnight Differential

Overtime opportunities available. Time and a half!

***MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRIVEN FORKLIFT EXAM***

***MUST BE WILLING TO UNDERGO AN ONSITE DRUG SCREEN***

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Moves or stacks different products or materials to specified locations in a safe manner

Performs routine post and pre inspections to ensure suitable working nature or forklift equipment.

Stacks empty pallets, reels, etc.

Complies with safety policies, practices and procedures according to OSHA

Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or safety team

Maintain consistent and reliable attendance

Essential functions and responsibilities will also include following supervisor's directions and the additional requirements of the various jobs assigned.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Ability to perform Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed above

Must be able to safely move full and empty pallets with forklift in working area

Identify when required routine maintenance may be needed

1 year of Stand-up Forklift experience required

Experience moving large loads

Reliable Attendance

Work Environment & Physical Responsibilities:

Duties are performed in a loud production setting subject to extreme temperatures. Some duties may be required to be performed outside. Comfortable with repetitive movement, kneeling, crouching and stooping. Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls. Requires lifting up to 50 pounds while bending, twisting and/or standing.

Benefits Details:

In addition to stable employment and weekly paychecks, we offer a world-class benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, on-site clinic that your family can utilize, Chaplain services, 401(k) matching (setting you up for retirement), vacation time, Employee Health Fair and company-wide cookouts.