Day-Shift Forklift Operator — Move Steel & Keep Production

Ben's Structural Fabrication, Inc.; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Ancillary benefits

Job summary

Ben’s Structural Fabrication, located in Waite Park, Minnesota, is seeking a Forklift Operator to receive, unload, move, stage, and organize steel while supporting production teams. This full‑time role offers day shifts in a hands‑on fabrication environment with safety and efficiency at its core.

The position requires high school diploma or equivalent, ability to operate forklifts safely, read paperwork, and perform pre‑use inspections. Company benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to safely maneuver forklifts and materials throughout yard, shop, storage, and staging areas.
• Ability to read and interpret packing slips, material identification, transfer documentation, and related production information.
• Ability to perform required forklift inspections and identify equipment or safety concerns.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Ben’s Structural Fabrication authorization to operate powered industrial trucks (forklifts) and overhead cranes.

Responsibilities

• Operate Forklifts Safely: Load, unload, move, stage, and organize structural steel and other materials throughout the yard and facility while following established safety requirements and production priorities.
• Receive & Organize Materials: Unload incoming materials, verify materials against packing documentation, maintain proper material identification, and move materials to designated storage, staging, or production locations.
• Keep Production Moving: Retrieve, stage, and deliver materials to machines and work areas based on production needs and changing operational priorities.
• Maintain an Organized Yard: Properly store materials and keep assigned yard areas clean, safe, and organized while removing banding, blocks, debris, and other potential hazards.
• Inspect & Care for Equipment: Complete required pre‑use forklift inspections, maintain equipment in clean and serviceable condition, and promptly report damage, defects, or maintenance concerns.
• Support Shop Material Handling: Assist with material movement and staging inside the shop using overhead cranes and other approved material‑handling equipment as trained and authorized.
• Work Across the Team: Coordinate with Production Leads, Machine Operators, Material Handlers, and other team members to support receiving, staging, inventory movement, and overall production flow.
• Support a Safe & Efficient Workplace: Maintain clean and organized work areas and identify opportunities to improve material flow, yard organization, equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Safe forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety focus

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

Ben’s Structural Fabrication, located in Waite Park, Minnesota, is seeking a Forklift Operator to receive, unload, move, stage, and organize steel while supporting production teams. This full‑time role offers day shifts in a hands‑on fabrication environment with safety and efficiency at its core.

The position requires high school diploma or equivalent, ability to operate forklifts safely, read paperwork, and perform pre‑use inspections. Company benefits are provided.