Forklift Operator - Steel Erection & On-Site Growth

Mabe Steel; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mabe Steel Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator to support field operations on active construction sites. The role involves unloading, staging, and delivering steel per drawings, while assisting with steel erection when needed.

Candidates should hold forklift/telehandler certification or be able to obtain it before starting, have 1+ year of forklift experience in construction, and be comfortable working outdoors at elevated heights under varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Forklift/telehandler certification required or ability to obtain before starting.
• 1+ year forklift experience on a construction site preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and identify piece marks.
• Interest in learning ironwork and progressing to erection roles.
• Comfortable working outdoors and at elevated heights in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate rough-terrain and telehandler forklifts on active jobsites.
• Unload trucks and stage material according to drawings, sequence and schedule.
• Read plans to help build piece mark lists and keep the right material in front of the cranes.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance issues.
• Assist with steel erection when needed, including work at elevated heights.
• Keep laydown areas clean, organized and safe.

Skills

Forklift/telehandler certification

Forklift experience on construction

Read drawings

Learn ironwork

Outdoors and elevated heights

Job description

Mabe Steel Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator to support field operations on active construction sites. The role involves unloading, staging, and delivering steel per drawings, while assisting with steel erection when needed.

Candidates should hold forklift/telehandler certification or be able to obtain it before starting, have 1+ year of forklift experience in construction, and be comfortable working outdoors at elevated heights under varying weather conditions.