Schnitzer Steel Hiring for Industrial Forklift Operator (Woodinville, WA) at Woodinville, WA Full Time

Do you enjoy operating an industrial forklift? We have openings in our Woodinville, Wa location. We have great hours, pay, and benefits! Apply with us TODAY!!

Important Job Information

• Pay: $24.00 per hour + full benefits
• Sign-on bonus: $2,500
• Hours: Monday – Friday from 7am – 4pm
• Overtime: Occasional half days on Saturdays
• Working Conditions: Metals Recycling Facility / outside
• Requirements: Must have industrial forklift experience

Essential Functions of the Forklift Operator:

• Assisting with cleaning and related duties to maintain plant operations.
• Operating a forklift in the movement of bins and equipment.
• Assisting with yard/facility cleanup and maintenance.
• Following all safety guidelines and protocol, including wearing of all PPE.

Required Skills:

• Working inside, outside, in dusty/dirty conditions, and around noise. Steel toed boots required – All other PPE will be provided by the company.
• Successful candidates must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and legs, while climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Required Experience:

• Experience working with in a high traffic, safety conscious environment.
• Willingness to work outside in all conditions, as well as in a noisy and dusty environment, wearing all required PPE.
• Ability to follow all established safety procedures and protocols.
• Ability to be flexible to changing work conditions and assignments, and work well within a team.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Experience working within the Scrap Metal industry an asset.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Woodinville, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Why are you seeking a new position?
• Why do you want to work for Schnitzer Steel?
• What is an acceptable hourly rate that you’d accept for this position?
• Have you interviewed at Schnitzer in the past? If so, what was the position, location, and month/year?
• This position is Monday – Friday from 7 AM – 4 PM with overtime on some Saturdays. Are you willing and able to work this schedule?
• This position requires that you are able to lift over 50 lbs throughout the day. Is this something you are willing and able to do?
• What is your email address?
• What is your phone number and can this number receive text messages?

Experience:

• Industrial Forklift (all terrain): 3 years (Preferred)
• Forklift (sit-down/stand-up): 2 years (Preferred)
• Materials handling: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person