Rough Terrain Forklift Operator

Commercial Metals Company; Martinsburg, Northern (WV, KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

401(k) Match

Bonuses

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Commercial Metals Company is hiring for a forklift operator role to support precast concrete production, loading/unloading materials and moving products within the facility and yard.

The position requires experience with rough terrain forklifts, safety first, reliability, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather. High school diploma or GED is required, with opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience operating rough terrain forklifts or large-capacity industrial forklifts in a manufacturing, construction, or industrial environment.
• Ability to safely move oversized, heavy, or irregularly shaped materials and products.
• Knowledge of forklift safety, load securement, and material handling best practices.
• Ability to inspect equipment and identify potential safety or maintenance issues.
• Ability to work independently, follow written and verbal instructions, and maintain reliable attendance.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate rough terrain forklifts and other heavy material handling equipment to support precast concrete production operations.
• Transport, load, unload, and stage concrete products, forms, materials, and supplies throughout the facility and yard.
• Follow all safety policies, operating procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain safe traffic flow and material storage practices in production and yard areas.
• Assist production crews with material handling and general labor activities as needed.
• Support daily production schedules while maintaining quality and efficiency standards.
• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.

Skills

Rough terrain forklift operation

Heavy material handling

Safety knowledge

Equipment inspection

Attendance reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision and Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) Plan
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate rough terrain forklifts and other heavy material handling equipment to support precast concrete production operations.
• Transport, load, unload, and stage concrete products, forms, materials, and supplies throughout the facility and yard.
• Follow all safety policies, operating procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain safe traffic flow and material storage practices in production and yard areas.
• Assist production crews with material handling and general labor activities as needed.
• Support daily production schedules while maintaining quality and efficiency standards.
• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.

What You'll Need

• Experience operating rough terrain forklifts or large-capacity industrial forklifts in a manufacturing, construction, or industrial environment.
• Ability to safely move oversized, heavy, or irregularly shaped materials and products.
• Knowledge of forklift safety, load securement, and material handling best practices.
• Ability to inspect equipment and identify potential safety or maintenance issues.
• Ability to work independently, follow written and verbal instructions, and maintain reliable attendance.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around heavy equipment, noise, dust, and varying weather conditions.

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to joinCMC.

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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