Rank: Fabrication Department Lead

Reports to: Production Manager, QA Manager

Supervises: Forklift Operators

Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Outgoing Material Lead is responsible for the transport of material from the shop to a staging or paint area, loading trucks and filling out the proper paperwork for outgoing shipments and maintaining an organized and effective yard space.

Major Duties:

• Operate traditional fork lifts, Boom Lifts and Combi-Lifts
• Train all new forklift operators on safe and effective operation of forklifts
• Load flatbeds with fabricated steel and develop shipper’s in Fabsuite
• Stage finished material to facilitate a speedy loading of trucks for shipment
• Read drawings to determine where to take material upon completion of shop fabrication
• Transport material to different areas of the yard for sand blasting, painting and or final staging
• Maintain highly organized yard space at McWhirter Steel
• Lead a team of 3-5 helper/forklift operators
• Ensure Maintenance is performed on all forklifts

Qualifications:

To be hired as an Outgoing Material Lead, prospects:

• Shall be certified forklift operators
• Shall have at least 5 years of experience loading trucks of structural steel
• Shall have leadership and or supervising experience
• Shall be proficient in reading fabrication blueprints
• Shall have a general understanding of forklift engine’s and maintenance