Fabrication Material Handler: Forklift & Kit Builder

PDM; Carlisle (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PDM is seeking a diligent material handler to support the fabrication shop. The role involves moving steel components, building kits from drawings and bills of materials, and maintaining clean, organized work areas.

You’ll operate forklifts and overhead cranes, verify identifications, and communicate shortages to supervisors. This is a full-time, on-site position with year-round duties in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• 3+ years in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, warehouse, or material-handling preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, piece marks, labels, and material IDs.
• Must be able to operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely.

Responsibilities

• Safely move structural steel, plates, metals, parts, and fabricated components.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, carts and other material handling equipment.
• Verify material identification, piece marks, quantities, and locations before moving material.
• Build complete kits based on drawings, piece marks, BOMs, and production requirements.
• Identify missing or incorrect components and report shortages to supervisor.
• Stage materials at the workstation as needed; maintain organized storage areas.
• Keep aisles and work areas clear and maintain a sense of urgency while working safely.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Material handling

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Measuring tools

Job description

PDM is seeking a diligent material handler to support the fabrication shop. The role involves moving steel components, building kits from drawings and bills of materials, and maintaining clean, organized work areas.

You’ll operate forklifts and overhead cranes, verify identifications, and communicate shortages to supervisors. This is a full-time, on-site position with year-round duties in a manufacturing setting.