Rough-Terrain Forklift Operator: Steel Erection

Sure Steel, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sure Steel, Inc. is hiring a Forklift Operator to move materials safely across active jobsites and support field operations. The role emphasizes on-time delivery, coordination with riggers and ironworkers, and safety excellence. Responsibilities include operating rough terrain forklifts and telehandlers, conducting pre-use inspections, maintaining logs, and assisting with laydown yards and site logistics. OSHA 10 is required; 2+ years of forklift experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of forklift operation in a construction or steel environment.
• Current forklift certification (RTFL/telehandler).

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and telehandlers to transport steel members and materials.
• Safely load/unload trucks and align material staging with erection sequences.
• Maintain forklift logs and perform daily pre-use inspections.
• Support laydown yard setup, site logistics, and act as secondary signaler when needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RTFL/Telehandler operation

Forklift certification

Job description

Sure Steel, Inc. is hiring a Forklift Operator to move materials safely across active jobsites and support field operations. The role emphasizes on-time delivery, coordination with riggers and ironworkers, and safety excellence. Responsibilities include operating rough terrain forklifts and telehandlers, conducting pre-use inspections, maintaining logs, and assisting with laydown yards and site logistics. OSHA 10 is required; 2+ years of forklift experience preferred.