Steel Forklift Operator - Heavy Lifting & Inventory

Reliance, Inc.; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator in Petersburg, VA to load/unload and move inventory using heavy capacity forklift equipment as directed by supervisors.

The role involves precise inventory logging, order assembly, and coordination with warehouse teams to ensure safe, accurate handling of steel and heavy materials on site. Ideal candidates have strong verbal and written communication skills, experience with trucks and material handling, and familiarity with steel products.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Heavy capacity for truck experience preferred.
• Material handling experience preferred.
• Experience working with steel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to lift, move, position, and reposition steel and heavy material to stock areas.
• Load and unload trailers and/or railroad cars.
• Drive and operate forklift in various conditions and spaces.
• Log and report inventory location changes into inventory system or paperwork.
• Log and tag inventory received as per procedure.
• Assemble customer orders according to work orders.
• Record material information to work orders and forms as specified by management.
• Maintain accuracy within set standards.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams to complete tasks.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Truck experience

Material handling

Steel experience

Job description

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator in Petersburg, VA to load/unload and move inventory using heavy capacity forklift equipment as directed by supervisors.

The role involves precise inventory logging, order assembly, and coordination with warehouse teams to ensure safe, accurate handling of steel and heavy materials on site. Ideal candidates have strong verbal and written communication skills, experience with trucks and material handling, and familiarity with steel products.