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Location
Hammond
Type
full-time
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Forklift Operator
Role Summary
The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating lift trucks and related equipment to transport raw materials, in‑process materials, and finished products throughout the production area. This role plays a critical part in maintaining efficient material flow, supporting production lines, feeding equipment, and ensuring all materials are moved, stored, and handled in accordance with safety and quality standards.
What You’ll Do
- Operate a forklift to secure, transport, position, and remove production materials.
- Transfer loaded hoppers and dump materials into press hoppers as directed by the Mixer Operator.
- Supply presses with empty pallets, move rack cars, and transfer loaded cars into dryers; open dryer doors and activate equipment as required.
- Move tote cans, pallets, sacks, and related materials to and from the hand‑mix system.
- Empty and return trash and scrap hoppers to designated areas.
- Transport sacked materials to the mixing floor and remove empty sacks for disposal.
- Perform occasional lifts outside the department when requested.
- Keep equipment clean, report defects or malfunctions to the supervisor, and follow all safety rules.
- Perform general labor duties as needed to support production operations.
What You Bring
- Experience operating forklifts or other automotive material‑handling equipment.
- Ability to safely move, load, and position materials in a production environment.
- Strong awareness of safety procedures and commitment to safe operation.
- Ability to work collaboratively with production, mixing, and pressing teams.
- Reliability, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
- Willingness to perform general labor tasks when needed.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to be part of a global leader in high‑temperature manufacturing solutions.
- A collaborative and safety‑focused work environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for training, skill development, and advancement.
- A workplace where your contributions directly support production success.
About RHI Magnesita
RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high‑grade refractory products, systems, and solutions essential for high‑temperature industrial processes. With more than 20,000 employees across 65 main production sites, 12 recycling facilities, and over 70 sales offices worldwide, RHI Magnesita supports some of the most demanding manufacturing environments on the planet. In North America, our refractory solutions enable the production of critical materials such as advanced lithium‑ion batteries, specialized glass, steel, and cement. With nearly 200 years of innovation and a fully integrated value chain, RHI Magnesita continues to drive industrial performance, sustainability, and global progress.
Other facts
About RHI Magnesita
RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes exceeding 1,200°C in a wide range of industries, including steel, cement, non-ferrous metals and glass. With a vertically integrated value chain, from raw materials to refractory products and full performance-based solutions, RHI Magnesita serves customers around the world, with over 20,000 employees in 65 main production sites (including raw material sites), 12 recycling facilities and more than 70 sales offices. RHI Magnesita intends to leverage its leadership in terms of revenue, scale, product portfolio and diversified geographic presence to target strategically those countries and regions benefiting from more dynamic economic growth prospects.
The Group is listed within the Equity Shares (Commercial Companies) category (“ESCC”) of the Official List of the London Stock Exchange (symbol: RHIM) and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index, with a secondary listing on the Vienna Stock Exchange (Wiener Börse). For more information please visit: www.rhimagnesita.com
What you'll do
- The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating lift trucks to transport materials throughout the production area. This includes moving raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products while adhering to safety and quality standards.
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