Machine Shop Fork Truck Operator

Job Description

Harrison Steel has an opening on first shift for a fork truck operator in its casting finishing operation. The fork truck operator is responsible for moving production castings to the next step of the process and managing the workflow of production lines. Various duties of the position includes:

Inspecting and maintaining the fork truck on a daily basis

Picking up and delivering castings to various processes and locations throughout the plant

Working with management and other employees to meet delivery timelines

Knowing part numbers and routing steps

Qualifications and Skills

Basic math & reading skills

Makes timely decisions

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Works safely and observes all safety procedures

Valid state issued driver's license required

Work Environment:

The employee regularly work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. Also exposure to outdoor weather conditions, non-weather related extreme cold, water and humidity, and the risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places. The usual noise level is very loud. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must have good close, distance, and perhiperal vision, good hearing and able to use a radio, and be able to sit for long periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Harrison Steel:

Harrison Steel is a family owned company that engineers and manufactures castings of 350 to 12,500 pounds, net casting weight, for businesses in industries such as agriculture, mining, and oil and gas. The benefits of working at Harrison Steel include 401k and profit sharing, full health, vision and dental plans available, vacation, career opportunities to move into other departments and supervisory roles, and the WeCare Clinic, available to employees and family members for a variety of medical visits with no out-of-pocket costs. HS is located in Attica, Indiana, where it was founded in 1906 by J.W. Harrison, as the National Car Coupler Company. Attica is a rural city surrounded by traditional Midwest farmland that about 3,200 residents call home. The foundry is a 40-minute drive from Lafayette, Indiana or Danville, Illinois, and 1.5 hours from Indianapolis.

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