Forklift Operator

Description

Job Summary: This position involves identifying, transporting, and stacking products and materials for relining services, ensuring compliance with quality and safety management systems. Key Highlights: 1. Support lining replacement activities and coordinate maneuvers. 2. Perform basic forklift maintenance and comply with safety regulations. 3. Be part of a leading company in sustainable solutions. Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life. Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources. Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration. This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible. **Job posting end date:** 03/28/2026 Job Objective Identify, transport, and stack products and materials assigned for relining services, following the Quality, Safety, and Occupational Health Management Systems of both Metso and its customers. Key Responsibilities Prepare required documentation and tools before commencing service. Conduct a full pre-operation inspection of the forklift. Transport and position new and used liners during service. Support lining replacement activities as required. Coordinate with the responsible mechanic to identify liners for installation. Coordinate maneuvers with the signalman during operation. Perform basic preventive and corrective forklift maintenance. Comply with safety, quality, and environmental regulations. Report incidents, accidents, or hazardous conditions. Perform other duties assigned by supervision according to the position. Required Profile Proof of completed secondary education or ongoing technical studies (practical experience will be considered). Minimum 3 years of verifiable experience operating forklifts and electric stackers in plant environments, with certification compliant with ASME B30 and OSHA standards. Class A-I driver’s license with minimum 3 years of validity. What We Offer An inspiring purpose – We make sustainable modern life possible. Minerals and metals form the foundation of essential functions in today’s world, yet there is an urgent need for more sustainable solutions to extract and process them. At Metso, you’ll be part of transforming the industry and generating a positive impact. Compensation – Competitive market salary and meal benefits. A culture that drives – We are committed to an inclusive culture enabling everyone to give their best and reach their full potential. A courageous, authentic, and supportive culture that unites our people to build a sustainable future. Learning opportunities – Continuous growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, educational support, challenging projects, and global opportunities. Global support network – Leverage our worldwide network of colleagues, with whom we share knowledge and jointly solve challenges through open and honest communication. Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices. How to join \- Working at Metso \- About Metso \- Diversity and Inclusion \- Meet our people Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end\-to\-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change. Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5\.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com