Industrial Forklift Operator - Heavy Steel Manufacturing

About the Company Signal Metal Industries is a well-established steel fabrication and machining company that manufactures large steel products for various heavy industries throughout the country. We do traditional job shop work and also perform production work for other large manufacturers in the USA. Our growing, 53-year-old company has over 170 employees who are dedicated to providing superior quality products in a safe environment while meeting our customer's toughest delivery and quality requirements. About the Opportunity: Looking for growth potential with a stable company? If so, Signal Metal Industries is the place for you! We offer a unique environment that fosters individual growth and rewards individual performance and hard work. You'll be working with a visible and accessible management team. All applicants are required to take a Pre-Employment Forklift Test at our corporate headquarters located in Irving, TX. This test accesses an applicant’s basic ability to safely operate a small forklift. Job Responsibilities: • Transport raw steel products of various shapes and sizes using gas powered 6,000 lb. capacity industrial forklifts • Loading/unloading of CNC steel flame-cutting tables and other plant machining centers • Transporting in-process and finished materials throughout the plant • Loading/unloading items on/off flatbed trucks • Performing Inventory Control documentation • Perform routine safety inspections prior to operating forklift • Abide by all safety standards and policies including use of all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Use two-way radio operation for communicating with teammates • Maintain work area in clean and hazard-free condition • Assist with other general assignments/tasks as requested by supervisor