Forklift Operator

PeopleReady; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Next-day pay

Long-term or short-term positions

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Job summary

PeopleReady of Mobile, AL is seeking experienced Forklift Operators to support a naval vessel dismantling project. You will transport, load, unload, and position heavy materials and components across an industrial site, adhering to safety standards.

The role requires forklift experience in industrial settings, with certification and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Shifts: 1st shift day. Pay is $30 per hour with eligibility for various benefits and immediate, scalable work opportunities.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator experience required.
• Safety-conscious and dependable with forklift experience in industrial/shipyard/construction/manufacturing environments.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and handle heavy or irregularly shaped loads.
• Knowledge of forklift safety, load capacities, and equipment inspections.
• Ability to work safely around cranes and other heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to transport steel materials, metal components, equipment, and supplies throughout the worksite.
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and designated material storage areas.
• Move and position dismantled ship components and scrap materials within approved equipment capacity limits.
• Assist with organizing and staging materials for removal, transport, and recycling.
• Inspect forklifts before each shift and report equipment defects or safety concerns.
• Follow designated travel routes, load limits, and material-handling procedures.
• Coordinate with riggers, equipment operators, and other crew members during material movement.
• Maintain safe operating distances from personnel, equipment, and active work areas.
• Keep work areas organized and free of unnecessary obstructions.
• Follow all site-specific safety procedures and supervisor instructions.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-conscious

Industrial environments

Education

Forklift certification

Job description

Forklift Operator

PeopleReady of Mobile, AL is now hiring experienced Forklift Operators to support a large-scale naval vessel dismantling project. This position involves operating forklifts to safely transport, load, unload, and position heavy materials, equipment, and metal components throughout an industrial worksite. We are looking for dependable, safety-conscious individuals with forklift experience in industrial, shipyard, construction, manufacturing, or heavy material-handling environments.

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

• Next-day pay for many of our open positions

• The choice of long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions for extra cash

• The convenience of applying for and accepting jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack!

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $30 - $30 / hour*

What you'll be doing as a Forklift Operator :

• Operate forklifts to transport steel materials, metal components, equipment, and supplies throughout the worksite

• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and designated material storage areas

• Move and position dismantled ship components and scrap materials within approved equipment capacity limits

• Assist with organizing and staging materials for removal, transport, and recycling

• Inspect forklifts before each shift and report equipment defects or safety concerns

• Follow designated travel routes, load limits, and material-handling procedures

• Coordinate with riggers, equipment operators, and other crew members during material movement

• Maintain safe operating distances from personnel, equipment, and active work areas

• Keep work areas organized and free of unnecessary obstructions

• Follow all site-specific safety procedures and supervisor instructions

Available shifts:

Shift Timings: 1st Shift (Day)

Job requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment with PeopleReady

• Previous forklift operating experience required

• Experience in industrial, shipyard, construction, manufacturing, or heavy material-handling environments preferred

• Ability to safely operate forklifts and handle heavy or irregularly shaped loads

• Knowledge of forklift safety, load capacities, and equipment inspections

• Ability to work safely around cranes, heavy equipment, and industrial operations

• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Ability to stand, bend, twist, and perform physically demanding work

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Forklift certification required

• Candidates must meet all applicable government contract requirements, worksite access requirements, and project‑specific safety qualifications.

• Background check required

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*Hourly pay rates are a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.

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