Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Operator jobs in Hammond, IN

Midwest Pipe Coating, Inc. - a manufacturer specializing in fusion-bonded epoxy coating applications - has an immediate opening for a Large Forklift Operator.

Our Large Forklift Operators transport materials, supplies, and finished products to designated locations utilizing a diesel forklift with a load capacity of 36,000 lbs (18 tons) in an outdoor yard environment year-round.

**Please note this is a large, rough-terrain type forklift for outdoor use only, not a warehouse-type forklift .**

Responsibilities include:

• Safely operating all equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating manual
• Reading and understanding forklift load charts
• Correctly calculating load weights
• Identifying steel bar and pipe to be transported based on information tags and/or stencils
• Transporting, moving and stacking steel bar and pipe with a forklift
• Loading and unloading steel bar and pipe from trucks, tractor-trailers and/or railroad cars
• Transporting, moving and stacking pallets and steel 55 gallon drums with a forklift
• Monitoring forklift engine fluid levels on a daily basis (i.e. motor oil, hydraulic fluid)
• Conducting daily equipment inspections and reporting equipment failures to the supervisor
• Assisting with equipment maintenance and repairs
• Accurately completing work orders and shipping documentation (verbal and written)
• Keep production lines supplied with empty containers and packaging materials as needed
• Handling wood block materials (saddles)
• General housekeeping duties in the warehouse and/or production areas to maintain a safe and clean work area
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting in the forklift.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds at a time.
• Must wear safety gear, such as goggles and gloves, when handling box cutters or similar tools.
• Strong eye/hand coordination.
• Will be exposed to outside elements throughout the changing seasons.

Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license plus a high school diploma or GED. Resumes should explain any gaps in employment over ninety (90) days.

Three (3) years previous experience operating a diesel forklift (minimum load capacity of 36,000 lbs) is highly preferred.

Midwest Pipe Coating, Inc provides a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurances, STD and LTD as well as a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Benefit Conditions:

• Eligible after sixty (60) days of regular, full-time employment

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely
No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.03 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Forklift: 2 years (Required)
• Rough Terrain Forklift: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Schererville, IN 46375: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person