Material Handler / Driver

McCarthy Fabrication; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Full-time employment

Monday–Friday schedule

Growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

McCarthy Fabrication in Sanford, FL is seeking a dependable Material Handler / Driver to join our fabrication team. This hands-on role handles receiving deliveries, stocking yard and warehouse, supporting daily shop operations, and local deliveries of fabricated materials.

You will operate a forklift, verify deliveries against POs, keep areas clean, and coordinate with production teams to ensure smooth workflow.

Qualifications

• Must have valid forklift certification.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Experience in fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or industrial yard preferred.
• Ability to read purchase orders and delivery tickets; attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming material deliveries from trucks and verify against purchase orders.
• Operate forklift to unload, move, and stock materials in yard/warehouse.
• Make local deliveries of fabricated materials and supplies to job sites and vendors; drive company vehicles safely.
• Maintain yard and warehouse cleanliness and organize material logs.
• Assist with inventory counts and report shortages or discrepancies.

Skills

Forklift certification

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Reading orders

Safety awareness

Independent worker

Industrial machinery

Time management

Job description

Position Summary:

We are looking for a dependable, hard-working Material Handler / Driver to join our fabrication team. This is a hands-on role responsible for receiving incoming material deliveries, stocking and organizing our yard and warehouse, supporting daily shop operations, and making local deliveries of fabricated materials and supplies as needed. The right person takes ownership of their area, keeps things clean and orderly, drives safely and professionally, and works safely at all times.

Duties Include:

• Corresponding with logistics companies to coordinate and verify pickups.
• Transport completed stands from manufacturing facility to powder coat facility.
• Process, package, label, and load onto trucks dispenser stands under pressure.
• Coordinate with the powder coat team to maintain a steady flow of projects and avoid disruptions.
• Maintain regular communication with management.
• Meet and exceed shipping goals unsupervised.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive incoming material deliveries from trucks, including structural steel, plate, tube, pipe, and other metals.
• Operate forklift to unload, move, and stock materials in designated yard and warehouse locations.
• Verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders and report any shortages, damages, or discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate material locations so shop personnel can quickly find what they need.
• Keep yard, warehouse, and storage areas clean, organized, and free of hazards at all times.
• Stage materials for the shop floor as directed by production and project teams.
• Make local deliveries of fabricated materials, hardware, and supplies to job sites, vendors, and other locations as needed – operating company vehicles safely and professionally.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance issues promptly.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and maintain organized material logs.
• Remove and dispose of scrap, drops, and waste materials from the yard and shop in an organized manner.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Communicate proactively with supervisors regarding low stock, damaged material, or delivery issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support shop and yard operations.

Requirements:

• Valid forklift certification (required – must be current and verifiable).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required).
• Prior experience in a fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or industrial yard environment preferred.
• Experience making commercial or job site deliveries a plus.
• Ability to read purchase orders, delivery tickets, and basic material specifications.
• Strong attention to detail – accuracy in receiving, stocking, and delivering materials matters.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet in an outdoor/shop environment in Florida weather.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment, overhead cranes, and industrial machinery.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screening.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
• Full-time, stable employment with a growing company.
• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule.
• Supportive team environment where your work is noticed and valued.
• Opportunity to grow within the company.