All Terrain Forklift Operator

United Concrete; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Company Paid Holidays

Medical/Dental Insurance

401K Matching 10%

Reimbursement & Referral Programs

Job summary

United Concrete Products is seeking an experienced Heavy Forklift Operator for our outdoor facility. You will operate high-capacity forklifts (36,000–55,000 lbs), load/unload trucks, and manage yard inventory. A spotter will assist during lifts, and occasional shop tasks are required.

Requirements include minimum 3 years of forklift experience, valid certification, and the ability to work in all weather. Safety-first mindset, teamwork, and physical stamina are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating forklifts with a capacity of 36,000 lbs or greater.
• Valid forklift operator certification.
• Proven experience loading and unloading commercial trucks.
• Working knowledge of load charts, weight distribution, and safe rigging practices.
• Experience in a precast concrete, construction materials, or heavy industrial setting is preferred.
• Ability to perform physical labor including lifting, bending, and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions year-round.
• Strong situational awareness and commitment to safety at all times.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of hand signals and two-way radio communication.
• Must pass a drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy-capacity forklifts (36,000–55,000 lbs) throughout the facility and yard.
• Load and unload flatbed trucks and other delivery vehicles.
• Transport, stack, and organize materials in yard storage areas.
• Work in coordination with an assigned spotter during all major lifts and movements.
• Assist with general labor tasks in the shop when forklift duties are not required.
• Perform daily pre-operation equipment inspections and document findings.
• Monitor forklift performance and report any mechanical issues to maintenance.
• Ensure all materials are stored safely and in accordance with weight capacity limits.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
• Follow all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Communicate with supervisors, truck drivers, and yard personnel to ensure smooth workflow.
• Assist with inventory tracking and material counts as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

OSHA compliance

Job description

Position Summary:

United Concrete Products is hiring an experienced Heavy Forklift Operator to support daily operations at our facility. This is a hands-on, outdoor role that requires operating high-capacity forklifts ranging from36,000 to 55,000 lbs. You will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks, managing yard inventory, and assisting with general labor in the shop as needed. A dedicatedspotterwill be assigned to assist during lifting and transport operations.

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday:6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Saturday:6:00 AM – 12:00 PM (as needed)

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate heavy-capacity forklifts(36,000–55,000 lbs)throughout the facility and yard
• Load and unloadflatbed trucks and other delivery vehicles
• Transport, stack, and organize materials inyard storageareas
• Work in coordination with an assignedspotterduring all major lifts and movements
• Assist withgeneral labor tasks in the shopwhen forklift duties are not required
• Performdaily pre-operation equipment inspectionsand document findings
• Monitor forklift performance andreport any mechanical issuesto maintenance
• Ensure all materials are stored safely and in accordance withweight capacity limits
• Maintain aclean, organized, and hazard-freework environment
• Follow allOSHA regulations, company safety policies, and standard operating procedures
• Communicate with supervisors, truck drivers, and yard personnel to ensure smooth workflow
• Assist withinventory trackingand material counts as needed

• Minimum3 years of experienceoperating forklifts with a capacity of 36,000 lbs or greater
• Validforklift operator certification
• Proven experienceloading and unloading commercial trucks
• Working knowledge ofload charts, weight distribution, and safe rigging practices
• Experience in aprecast concrete, construction materials, or heavy industrial settingis preferred
• Ability to performphysical laborincluding lifting, bending, and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable workingoutdoors in all weather conditionsyear-round
• Strongsituational awarenessand commitment to safety at all times
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
• Basic understanding ofhand signals and two-way radio communication
• Must pass adrug test and background check

• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Company Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental Insurance
• Matching 401K 10%
• Reimbursement & Referral Programs