Forklift Operator - Steel & Heavy Materials (Overtime)

infra-metals; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Infra Group in the United States seeks a Forklift Operator to load/unload inventory and move steel materials using heavy-capacity equipment per work orders and supervisor directions.

Responsibilities include operating a forklift, logging inventory changes, loading trailers, and maintaining safety standards. The role requires proactive teamwork and dependable attendance, with possible overtime and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and write.
• Heavy capacity for truck experience preferred.
• Material handling experience preferred.
• Experience working with steel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate fork truck to lift, move, position, and reposition steel and heavy material to stock areas.
• Load and unload trailers and/or railroad cars.
• Drive and operate the fork truck in various conditions and spaces.
• Log and report inventory location changes into the inventory system or paperwork.
• Log and tag inventory received according to procedures.
• Assemble customer orders according to work orders.
• Record material information to work orders or forms as directed.
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Coordinate with warehouse areas and coworkers to complete tasks.
• Maintain compliance with safety requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Safety sensitive for own safety and others.
• Demonstrated initiative to seek out and complete tasks.
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive attitude.
• Committed to a workplace of culture and respect.
• Dependable and punctual attendance.
• May work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Perform other Warehouse tasks as needed.
• Handle special projects as directed.

Skills

communication

truck experience

material handling

steel experience

Job description

Infra Group in the United States seeks a Forklift Operator to load/unload inventory and move steel materials using heavy-capacity equipment per work orders and supervisor directions.

Responsibilities include operating a forklift, logging inventory changes, loading trailers, and maintaining safety standards. The role requires proactive teamwork and dependable attendance, with possible overtime and weekend shifts.