Steel Fabrication Material Handler - Forklift & Crane

Galvan Industries, Inc; Harrisburg (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Galvan Industries, Inc is a growing fabrication shop located in Harrisburg, NC. We are looking for a skilled Material Handler to manage the movement, organization, and preparation of steel and materials to keep laser operators productive and the shop running efficiently.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and experienced with material handling equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift certification (or ability to obtain immediately).
• Experience in fabrication, steel service center, or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read tape measures and basic blueprints/cut lists.
• Strong understanding of rigging and safe lifting practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move steel, materials, and finished products.
• Load and unload deliveries and outgoing shipments.
• Support the laser operators.
• Organize and maintain material inventory in shop and yard storage areas.
• Perform basic cutting operations (saw, torch, plasma) as needed.
• Surface preparation including grinding, cleaning, and deburring.
• Sort and stage materials for production.
• Assist laser operators with material positioning and fit-up as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Tape measure reading

Rigging and safe lifting

Attendance & reliability

Tools

Overhead cranes

Plasma cutting equipment

Job description

Galvan Industries, Inc is a growing fabrication shop located in Harrisburg, NC. We are looking for a skilled Material Handler to manage the movement, organization, and preparation of steel and materials to keep laser operators productive and the shop running efficiently.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and experienced with material handling equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes.