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Forklift Operator

A leading provider of industrial metal products has an immediate need for a Material Handler - Forklift Operator in in Arlington, TX, 1st Shift!

If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to join a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Contract-to-Hire with a 90-day evaluation period. Pay rate is $18-19/hour (based on experience). Schedule is 7:00AM - 3:30PM, OT as needed and dependent on production levels.

Job duties:
- Receive incoming materials by unloading, weighing, counting, and verifying dimensions.
- Mark items with the appropriate identifiers such as color codes, heat numbers, or test numbers, and place them in designated storage locations.
- Document required information on receiving forms or related paperwork.
- Consistently follow established safety guidelines and maintain quality and productivity expectations for all assigned tasks.
- Provide coverage for other positions when qualified, excluding maintenance, to support daily operations.
- Perform additional tasks as directed, with responsibilities subject to change at any time.

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- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Forklift experience (min. 5 years)
- Crane experience or knowledge of crane operation (Min. 1 year experience OR the ability to speak to crane operation and confidence in being trainable)
- Applicants must complete a skills evaluation covering areas such as reading comprehension, basic math, quality checks, measurement accuracy, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
- Background in manufacturing, warehousing, or a similar industrial environment (metals) is preferred.
- Basic computer use and data entry skills.
- Ability to accurately use precision measurement tools, including tape measures, calipers, and micrometers, is required.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
- Physical ability to lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout shift.
- Candidate will participate in a formal apprenticeship program as part of initial training. Avg. 4-week training period.
- Regular attendance and punctuality

* Training period is lengthy, up to 4 weeks. 

Trillium has been recruiting and placing clerical and office professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

 

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