Description The Yard Forklift Operator is responsible for the internal transport of raw and finished pipe products within the warehouse and outside yard. The Yard Forklift Operator has a thorough understanding of product placement and organization, is considered a mentor and trainer for new hires; and can perform their job duties with little to no supervision. Duties/Responsibilities: • Transporting raw and finished materials to different locations within the facility • Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency • Securing loads to machine before transportation • Accurately and neatly assemble bundles for storage or shipment • Accurately label bundles • Picking and staging orders for shipment • Adhering to safety management standards • Adhering to production schedules • Abides by all Standard Operating Procedures and processes • Maintains safe operations by adhering to all safety procedures and regulations • Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements • Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs • Oversees the training of new operators using role specific checklists; and provides feedback of new hire progress to production supervisor and other members of the management team • Participates and attends meetings as required for training, safety, and recertifications • Delivers quality hands-on instruction and proactively maintains a safe and healthy work environment for new hires • Maintains open and honest communication; addressing questions and concerns; and fosters mutual respect • Promotes compliance with SOPs, Safety Guidelines, Quality Assurance, and company policies and procedures • All other duties as required Requirements Required Skills/Abilities: • Ability to effectively operate and maintain forklift equipment • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to comprehend direction in both written and verbal form • Must be able to measure dimension material thickness and part dimensions accurately • Must be able to read and understand prints • Must be able to read and understand measuring devices • Basic math skills required • Effectively prioritize, schedule, and review work • Understand and follow oral and written directions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing • Work independently with little direction • Meet schedules and timelines • Maintain routine records • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others Education and Experience: • High school diploma or equivalent • 2+ years' experience in a similar role Physical Requirements: • Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking • Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing • Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations • Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching • Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds • Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases