Forklift operator Cartaxo

Location: Cartaxo

Country: Portugal

Application due date: 11/14/2025 23:59:59 UTC

Are you ready to drive your career forward with a global leader in the steel industry? Join our dynamic team in Portugal and become part of a company that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high‑strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil‑free steel production and committed to becoming largely fossil‑free. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and push for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.

About the Position

As a Forklift Operator in Cartaxo, Portugal, you’ll play a key role in handling steel sheets and materials for production. You’ll collaborate closely with warehouse and cutting table teams to ensure smooth logistics and accurate shipments. Your work directly impacts operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. While this is an on‑site role, we provide all necessary forklift training—no prior license required!

Main Responsibilities

• Load and unload steel sheets and other goods using a forklift
• Prepare orders, including packing and strapping goods on pallets
• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments
• Prepare and collect materials for the cutting table
• Retrieve cut materials from the cutting table using a forklift and/or overhead crane

About You

• Forklift license is a plus, but not mandatory — we provide mandatory training!
• Previous experience in warehouse or logistics operations is an advantage
• Ability to work in a team and follow safety procedures

Our Offer

At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work‑life balance. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.

We offer a wide range of appreciated benefits to our employees. Some examples of these are listed here:

• Profit sharing
• Life balance through reduction of working hours
• Wellness grants

Recruitment Process

1. Apply
2. Pre‑recorded Video Interview
3. Interview
4. Assessments
5. Reference Check
6. Come and meet us
7. Health Examination
8. Sign

Background check may be a part of the recruitment process.

Contact Information

Got questions about this position?

Contact hiring manager Carl Robert Borgenstierna, Mainstreem Sales/WEA Sale

Contact Carl via mail - carlrobert. borgenstierna@ssab.com

Contact Rosario Pureza, Office & Operation Manager

Contact Rosario by mail - rosario. pureza@ssab.com

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Word from Your Future Manager

"We're excited to welcome a new team member to our operations! This role is hands‑on and essential to keeping our steel products moving efficiently and safely. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment, operating equipment like forklifts and overhead cranes, and being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Your contribution will make a real impact, and we’re here to help you grow with us" – Rosario Pureza, Office & Operation Manager

SSAB

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Primary Metal Manufacturing

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