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Forklift Operator (Swing Shift)SPK - Airway Heights, WA 99001OverviewSalary Range $21.45 - $26.81 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Category ManufacturingDescriptionSummary: Operates forklift to lift, move, and position loads of steel within the production yard and facility; other duties may be assigned.Benefits:Health, dental, and vision insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid time off and holidays401(k) with company matchGrowth and advancement opportunitiesLocation: Airway Heights, WA Pay: $21.45 – $26.81 per hour Job Type: Full-TimeMost employees start between $21.45 and $24.13. The higher end of the range, $26.81, is reserved for candidates with exceptional experience or qualifications.Shift: Mon-Fri, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PMBenefits: eligible after 30 days month following employmentEmployee Engagement Program: Eligible day after employmentEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Actively participate in Seaport Steel's safety program.Unload Material from Rail Cars and trailers and store them within designated areas based on material.Load Material to Trailers based on work order instructions.Inspect the forklift before using it.Clean work area daily: Cut wood from railcars and store it in the designated work area.QualificationsQualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Education/Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language Ability:Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.Ability to print and speak simple sentences.Math Ability:Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.Ability to perform these operations using weight measurement.Reasoning Ability:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and climb or balance.