Material Handler & Machine Operator

Bridge Brothers; Pickens (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

A custom steel bridge manufacturing company in Pickens, SC, is seeking a Material Handler & Machine Operator. This role involves operating forklifts for material movement, loading trucks, and handling steel components in a hands-on fabrication environment. Candidates must have at least 1 year of forklift experience. The position offers stable, full-time work with benefits after 90 days, including medical and PTO. Training for the Wheelabrator machine will be provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of forklift experience required.
• Experience handling pallets in warehouse or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Willingness to learn Wheelabrator operation (training provided).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work around industrial machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move palletized materials.
• Stage materials for welders, fabricators, and painters.
• Monitor machine performance and ensure proper material processing.
• Maintain organized material flow throughout the shop and yard.
• Operate Wheelabrator and load/unload steel components.
• Monitor machine performance and ensure proper material processing.
• Perform routine checks and basic upkeep of equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material staging

Machine operation

Team-oriented attitude

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wheelabrator

Job description

Location: Pickens, SC

Job Id: 214

# of Openings: 1

Company: Bridge Brothers

About Bridge Brothers

Bridge Brothers designs, engineers, fabricates, and constructs custom steel bridges across the country. Our fabrication shop supports projects from raw material to finished steel components.

We are looking for a dependable, safety-focused team member to support material movement and operate key processing equipment within our shop.

Position Summary

Bridge Brothers is seeking a Material Handler & Machine Operator to move materials throughout the facility and operate production equipment, including our Wheelabrator steel processing machine.

This role combines forklift operation, material staging, and machine operation in a hands-on fabrication environment. Prior forklift experience is required. Wheelabrator experience is not required — we will train the right candidate.

This is a great opportunity for someone with warehouse or manufacturing experience who wants stable, full-time work in an industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move palletized materials and steel components
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently
• Stage materials for welders, fabricators, and painters
• Maintain organized material flow throughout the shop and yard
• Operate the Wheelabrator (steel cleaning/blasting machine)
• Load and unload steel components into the machine
• Monitor machine performance and ensure proper material processing
• Perform routine checks and basic upkeep of equipment
• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1+ year of forklift experience required
• Experience handling pallets in warehouse or manufacturing environments
• Comfortable working around industrial machinery
• Willingness to learn machine operation (Wheelabrator training provided)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
• Strong attention to safety and reliability
• Team-oriented attitude and solid work ethic
• Forklift certification is a plus but not required (certification available in-house if needed)

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Industrial fabrication environment
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• Exposure to dust, noise, and moving equipment
• PPE required and provided

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. EST (some weekends as needed)

Employment Type: Full-time, Non-exempt

Benefits: Eligible after 90 days (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and paid holidays)