Outside Yard Employee/Forklift Operator

Company Description
Since 1998, StepUp Scaffold has been providing quality scaffolding products in the North American market. STEPUP branded scaffolding products are made with Quality in mind through all phases of manufacturing; raw material selection, material preparation, welding, finishing, and packaging. The Six-Sigma based QA/QC system in Stepup's manufacturing plant has enabled StepUp scaffolding products to meet or exceed the industry standards and OSHA requirements consistently. Due to increased client demands and business growth, we are recruiting for several new opportunities with our company. We are proud of our diverse workforce made up of motivated employees who support and contribute to this company. We seek people committed to excellence with talent, skills, innovation and experience. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit package and a challenging working environment based on trust, teamwork, discipline, integrity and results-driven focus to achieve positive outcome.
StepUp is an equal-opportunity employer.
Job Description
Receiving/Stocking: Unload inbound shipments safely and store product in its designated location using a forklift or by hand. Efficiently stack and store merchandise in its appropriate packaging. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently unassisted and ability to lift, push or pull boxes/merchandise weighing between 70 lbs and 100 lbs occasionally with assistance.
Quality: Inspect inbound and outbound shipments to confirm product is free of damage or defect. Report quality issues. Ensure counts are accurate.
Shipping/Order Picking: Pull and prepare product for shipment, guarantee correct product is dispatched. Perform picking duties effectively according to the company's superior customer service standard.
Loading: Orderly transfer product from staging and/or storage areas into flat bed or boxed trailers using forklift or alternative material handling equipment: Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
Inventory: Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that precise inventory controls and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Perform proper stock rotation.
Safety, Security: Maintain a clean, neat, and organized work area.
Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety and complies with OSHA standard practices.
Must have the following skills;

• Detail-oriented
• Must be dependable and demonstrate the ability to follow directions
• Ability to make independent decisions within well-defined guidelines
• Must be a team player
• Good communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Good math skills
• Able to withstand temperatures in a typical warehouse/open yard environment
• Limited computer data entry skills

Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 5 yrs verifiable Forklift Operation Experience. Certificate preferred.
Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions
Additional Information
If interested please contact Victor Magana at victormagana at stepupscaffold.com