Forklift Operator

Commercial Metals Company; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low-cost/

Paid-time Off and Vacation

4.5% Company Match 401(k)

Competitive Compensation and Bonuses

Company-paid Life and Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Commercial Metals Company in Ashland, VA seeks a Forklift Operator to move materials, load and unload, and support yard and production operations. You will operate forklifts, transport raw materials, and help maintain safety and efficiency on site.

The role requires a strong safety mindset, ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and overtime as needed. A high school diploma or GED is required; forklift certification is preferred or obtainable after hire.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts or similar mobile equipment in manufacturing or outdoor yards.
• Safely move and stage large concrete products.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to procedures.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Attention to detail in daily tasks and documentation.
• Read and follow work instructions, safety procedures, and shipping docs.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work independently or with a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to overtime as production demands grow.
• Outdoor work in varying weather, dust, and noise; certify forklift when hired.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts in compliance with procedures and safety regulations.
• Transport materials between manufacturing, storage, and shipping areas.
• Load, unload, stage, and move products safely and efficiently.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance checks.
• Report malfunctions, damage, or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Support production schedules by ensuring materials are available as needed.
• Assist with inventory control, product staging, and yard organization.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area following environmental standards.
• Participate in safety meetings and continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Shipping documents reading

Problem solving

Independent work

Overtime readiness

Adaptability to weather

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

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There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision and Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) Plan
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Operate forklifts in compliance with company procedures and safety regulations.
• Transport raw materials, finished products, and production supplies between manufacturing, storage, and shipping areas.
• Load, unload, stage, and move products safely and efficiently.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and perform routine maintenance checks to ensure safe operation.
• Report equipment malfunctions, product damage, or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Support production schedules by ensuring materials and finished products are available when needed.
• Assist with inventory control, product staging, and yard organization.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while adhering to all safety and environmental standards.
• Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Need

• Experience operating forklifts or other mobile equipment in a manufacturing, industrial, construction, or outdoor yard environment preferred.
• Ability to safely handle, move, and stage large concrete products.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance with established procedures.
• Ability to perform routine equipment inspections and recognize maintenance needs.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions, safety procedures, and shipping documents.
• Basic communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime as needed to meet production demands.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around dust, noise, and moving equipment.
• Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain certification upon hire.

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we're just getting started.

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