Forklift Saw Operator

Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation; Petersburg (AK); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 100% match up to 6%

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation in Petersburg, AK is seeking a hands‑on Forklift / Saw Operator to operate forklifts, saws, cranes, and conveyors to cut and prepare steel to customer specifications.

The role requires 1–3 years in manufacturing or related fields, forklift/crane experience, tape measure accuracy, and the ability to pass entrance and fit‑for‑duty exams. You will work a 12‑hour rotating schedule, including days, nights, and weekends, for competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience
• Forklift and/or crane experience preferred
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately
• Ability to pass entrance and fit‑for‑duty exams
• Ability to work a 12 hr rotating schedule (14 days out of 28; 7 days, 7 nights, two weekends)

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, saws, cranes, and conveyors
• Cut and prepare steel to customer specifications
• Perform quality inspections and safety checks
• Maintain a clean, organized work area
• Work as part of a safety-focused team

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Quality inspections

Tape measure reading

Job description

Build Your Future with Gerdau

Forklift / Saw Operator

Looking for a hands‑on career with great pay, outstanding benefits, stability, and opportunities to grow? Join Gerdau, a global leader in steel manufacturing, and help create the products that build our cities, infrastructure, and communities.

Pay & Benefits

• Earn up to $67,000–$72,000 which includes $21.16/hr, increasing to $22.87/hr after 90 days, production bonus, 354 hrs of annual overtime, and shift premiums
• Day‑one Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
• Paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and career development

What You’ll Do

• Operate forklifts, saws, cranes, and conveyors
• Cut and prepare steel to customer specifications
• Perform quality inspections and safety checks
• Maintain a clean, organized work area
• Work as part of a safety-focused team

What You’ll Need

• 1–3 years of manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience
• Forklift and/or crane experience preferred
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately
• Ability to pass entrance and fit‑for‑duty exams
• Ability to work a 12 hr rotating schedule - work 14 days out of 28! 7 days, 7 nights, and two weekends a month

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