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Certified Forklift Operator - 36000 lb capacity (Day and Night Opportunities)

Brown Strauss, Inc.
13 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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We are seeking energetic, team-focused 36,000 lb capacity Forklift Operator for both our day and night shifts. You will operate a 36,000 lb capacity forklift moving structural steel. The ideal candidate will be capable of working with minimal oversight but willing to follow directions closely. Additionally, they should be familiar with industrial safety standards and procedures to ensure project security. Why Brown Strauss? At Brown Strauss, your work helps build something you have a stake in. As a 100% employee-owned company , we offer the opportunity to build real equity through our employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), subject to plan eligibility and vesting requirements. We also reward our team’s results through significant profit sharing bonuses , giving employee-owners a direct opportunity to share in the company’s success. At Brown Strauss, safety is our #1 Core Value. As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee has a direct stake in protecting one another and building a culture where everyone goes home safely each day. Job Summary: Move, stack and store a variety of product/material using a 36,000lb capacity forklift in the yard area. Load/unload material for shipment. Perform all warehouse and other duties as assigned. Essential Functions: Inspect the equipment daily. Operator must be able to read a tape measure. Must have good communication skills. Must be able to understand paperwork to build loads or check in material. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Must have experience operating a 36,000lb capacity forklift. Steel industry experience is highly preferred. Benefits: 401K: Company Matches up to 6% Employee Stock Ownership Plan Quarterly Profit Sharing Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Preemployment drug screen and background check post offer. Company Background: Brown Strauss is the premier structural steel service center in the United States. We have the deepest inventory for your wide flange beam, structural tube, structural channel, structural angle and your other structural needs. We have over 120,000 tons of structural steel on the floor ready for next day delivery. Since our founding in 1905 we’ve grown to ten locations serving 32 states, and we’re proud to be 100% employee-owned. Headquartered in Colorado, with locations in Utah, California, Texas, Wisconsin, Washington, Arizona, Illinois, and Kansas, Brown Strauss, Inc. is one of the largest distributors of wide flange beams and structural steel tubing in the United States. In addition to providing competitive compensation and benefit packages, Brown Strauss provides eligible employees the ability to participate in the company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We are currently seeking a Certified Forklift Operator (36000 lb capacity) for our Salt Lake City, UT location. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Why are you looking to leave your current position? Will you now or in the future require work authorization sponsorship? Experience: heavy forklift (36,000lb): 2 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (Required) Work Location: In person

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