Forklift-Certified Structural Steel Yard Lead

Process Equipment & Controls; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Process Equipment & Controls is seeking a Structural Steel Laydown & Logistics Coordinator to manage material flow in the steel yard and laydown areas. You will oversee loading, unloading, staging, and movement of structural shapes, ensuring clear lanes and accurate placement for production and shipping.

You’ll coordinate with the Structural Steel Shop, fabrication teams, and drivers; operate forklifts safely; and maintain housekeeping across outdoor, industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Active forklift certification and safe operation experience.
• Hands-on experience loading, unloading, staging, and transporting heavy materials.
• Experience around structural steel, trucks, forklifts, lifts and heavy equipment.
• Ability to implement organized staging plans and maintain a tidy laydown yard.
• Strong commitment to safety, organization, and housekeeping.
• Clear professional communication with drivers, shop teams, supervisors, and peers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day organization and material flow across steel yard and laydown areas.
• Load/unload deliveries of structural steel and fabricated items; move and stage stock.
• Operate forklifts and handling equipment safely to position materials.
• Maintain obstruction-free travel lanes for trucks and equipment.
• Assist drivers by directing loading/unloading and staging locations.
• Verify materials are placed in designated positions to prevent misplacement or damage.
• Use proper rigging for long, oversized, and heavy members.
• Support shop with material movement and related tasks as needed.

Skills

Forklift certification

Hands-on loading/unloading

Material staging & organization

Safety & housekeeping

Clear communication

Self-directed & reliable

Instruction-following

Sequencing material flow

Education

Background in structural steel fabrication or similar industrial setting

Tools

Forklift equipment

Rigging equipment

Python or automated processing systems (support)

Job description

Process Equipment & Controls is seeking a Structural Steel Laydown & Logistics Coordinator to manage material flow in the steel yard and laydown areas. You will oversee loading, unloading, staging, and movement of structural shapes, ensuring clear lanes and accurate placement for production and shipping.

You’ll coordinate with the Structural Steel Shop, fabrication teams, and drivers; operate forklifts safely; and maintain housekeeping across outdoor, industrial environments.