Steel Yard Forklift Operator – Safe, Efficient Handling

Sure Steel, Inc.; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sure Steel, Inc. in Cheyenne, WY is seeking a certified forklift operator to safely move steel, materials, and equipment within shop and yard.

You will support fabrication crews, stage orders, and coordinate with drivers to ensure timely deliveries while maintaining a clean, organized work area. This hands-on role requires adherence to OSHA powered industrial truck standards, strong safety awareness, and teamwork with ironworkers, welders, and fabricators.

Qualifications

• Certified forklift operator with OSHA-compliant training.
• Experience moving steel and fabrication materials using a forklift.
• Ability to inspect and report forklift/attachments condition.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to load, unload, move, and stack steel and materials safely.
• Receive deliveries, verify against paperwork, report shortages or damage.
• Stage materials for fabrication teams and outbound shipments.
• Organize and maintain shop and yard inventory, labeled and accessible.
• Load/unload trucks, assist drivers with proper load placement and securing.
• Coordinate with shipping, fabrication, and field crews to meet load lists.
• Perform daily pre-shift forklift inspections and report defects.
• Maintain clean travel lanes and work areas; participate in safety meetings.
• Collaborate with ironworkers, welders, fabricators, and drivers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Forklift (PIT)

Job description

Sure Steel, Inc. in Cheyenne, WY is seeking a certified forklift operator to safely move steel, materials, and equipment within shop and yard.

You will support fabrication crews, stage orders, and coordinate with drivers to ensure timely deliveries while maintaining a clean, organized work area. This hands-on role requires adherence to OSHA powered industrial truck standards, strong safety awareness, and teamwork with ironworkers, welders, and fabricators.