McWane Ductile-New Jersey-Large Forklift Operator

McWane Ductile New Jersey is an industry leader in manufacturing water distribution and infrastructure products. As our country expanded, so did the need to supply growing cities with clean water and safely remove wastewater. Our location history starts in 1865 when Warren Foundry and Machine Company casted stoves, steam engines, mill gearing and other foundry related items. Currently we specialize in the casting of iron ductile pipes that range from 3" to 24" in diameter.

Great Things about McWane Ductile-New Jersey

Competitive Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life insurance

Family Medical cost is as low as $157.68 per month

Vacation/PSL & Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Pay Rate between $26.50 and $29.50 per hour. All rates are in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

Position 1:  Shipping Department

Job Summary: The Large Forklift Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating large-capacity forklifts to retrieve, stage, and load pipe products for shipment. This role supports shipping operations by accurately building loads, maintaining yard organization, ensuring product quality, and complying with all safety, inventory, and documentation requirements in a large industrial environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect forklift equipment prior to operation, log into the ShockWatch system, and report any equipment or safety concerns immediately.
• Receive pick slips from the Shipping Foreman or Shipping Clerk, review order totals, and plan proper load configurations for pipe shipping and delivery stops.
• Retrieve pipe from the yard in accordance with yard slips and stage materials on designated loading skids.
• Accurately record all pipe picked on the pick list, identify shortages, and immediately notify supervision if product cannot be located; substitutions are not permitted without authorization.
• Communicate load numbers to the Pipe Loader/Groundsman and record all required information on pick slips and yard documentation.
• While pipe loading activities are in progress, stage subsequent loads on secondary loading skids to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Notify the Pipe Loader/Groundsman of any required accessories or fittings needed to complete each load.
• Complete live loading and pre-loading of trailers with the correct pipe bundles, verifying accuracy against pick slips and ensuring proper stop order for carriers.
• Record trailer numbers for in-house carriers, initial yard slips, obtain Pipe Loader initials upon completion, and submit all completed documentation to the Foreman for verification.
• Inspect pipe bundles for cosmetic or physical defects prior to loading, identify and segregate non-conforming materials, and ensure only conforming product is shipped.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly yard, ensuring proper pipe stacking, FIFO organization of finished goods, and safe access throughout the work area.
• Support bundling forklifts, unloading bays, and yard organization activities as needed to support operations.
• Participate in scheduled inventory counts, including monthly Saturday inventories, as required.
• Operate all equipment in accordance with safety policies, procedures, and training, maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency at all times.

Position 2:  Finishing Department- Cement Line Paint Line

Job Summary:

The Forklift Operator/Bundle Inspector is responsible for safely operating a forklift while ensuring the accuracy and quality of bundled pipe products prior to storage and shipment. Key responsibilities include completing forklift inspections, verifying bundling ticket information, and conducting visual inspections of bundles to identify cosmetic defects, stencil legibility, and coating completeness. The operator initials bundling tickets to verify inspections, records yard storage locations, and ensures all bundles entering the shipping yard are reviewed and signed off by a quality inspector. This position requires adherence to safety and quality standards, effective communication with supervision, and the ability to work a full production schedule, including all scheduled Saturdays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Qualified to operate a forklift
• Perform fork truck check and complete appropriate form.
• Confirm that all information on the bundling ticket is accurate.
• Visually inspect every assembled bundle for obvious cosmetic.
• Defects including legible stencils and complete coating, etc.
• Initial bundling ticket after completion of inspection to assure verification.
• All pipes entering the shipping yard must be inspected and signed off  by quality inspector located at the scale house.
• Record the yard storage location on the bundling ticket and return it to the scale house inspector.
• Any other Duties assigned by your supervisor.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating heavy-capacity forklifts (18,000+ lbs.), with specific experience handling pipe or structural steel materials.
• A valid license with acceptable driving record.
• Valid forklift operator certification. Which will be re-evaluated once hired.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper load handling techniques, including stacking heavy, round, or long materials.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness.
• Ability to work independently with strong initiative.
• Strong record of safety awareness. 

McWane Ductile – NJ is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

McWane Ductile is a Drug and Alcohol-Free work environment. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening and physical.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.