Industrial Forklift Operator

Starting Pay: $68,000–$73,000+ annually

Full-Time | Rotating 12-Hour Shifts | Overtime Available

Forge Your Future With Us

Join a global leader in steel manufacturing where your work powers progress. We’re looking for motivated individuals ready to operate industrial fork lifts, contribute to a high-performing team, and grow their careers in a safe and innovative environment.

About Us

We are a global steel manufacturer with a strong presence in North America. Our mini mills transform raw materials into essential products that support infrastructure and innovation. We are committed to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement — and we invest in our people to build a better future.

What You’ll Get

· Competitive Pay: $21.16/hr starting, increasing to $22.87/hr after training

· Bonuses & Premiums: Biweekly production bonuses, shift premiums, and 354 hours of scheduled overtime annually

· Day-One Benefits

- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage

- 100% 401(k) Match up to 6%

- Life & Accidental Insurance

- Health & Dependent Care FSAs

· Career Growth

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Career Path System

- On-the-Job Training

· Work-Life Support

- Paid Parental Leave

- Supportive, team-oriented culture

What You’ll Do

• Operation of mobile equipment, handling materials safely, and loading appropriate products in designated areas.


• Complete Gerdau safety training, forklift certification training and electric overhead crane training.


• Transfer stacked and bundled materials from end of rolling mill finishing operations to stock area:
  
  
  
  • Store materials according to the product, grade, size, and heat number.
  
  
  • Rotate warehouse stock materials to make room for new product.
  
  
  • Communicate material locations for inventory accuracy.
  
  
  
  


• Observe items for conformity regarding product size, type, and length. Looks for visible quality issues and reports issues to the Quality department.


• Assist in physical inventory counts and daily inventory spot checks.


• Ensure daily preventative maintenance is performed on vehicles and mobile equipment, which may include fueling, cleaning, and checking/adding fluids as needed.


• Assist in the training of coworkers as needed.

 Qualifications Required

· Experience with mobile or heavy equipment operation

· Flexibility to work a 12-hour rotating schedule with days, nights, and two consecutive weekends a month. (Dupont 2,3,2)

· Willingness to learn and be self motivated

· Successful completion of our entrance exam

Apply Today and Start Forging Your Career in Steel!

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