Steel Yard Lead | Forklift & Inventory Mastery

Merrill Steel; Camanche (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrill Steel in Iowa seeks a skilled yard operator to manage forklift movements, unloads, and material flow in a fast-paced steel yard. The role emphasizes safety, inventory accuracy, and teamwork with production to meet daily schedules and production goals.

Experience with receiving and inventory paperwork is essential, along with maintaining a clean, organized yard. The candidate will support daily shop schedules, coordinate with other departments, and contribute to a safe work environment in

Qualifications

• Operates yard forklifts and unloads steel safely.
• Follows receiving and inventory procedures for steel.
• Maintains neat, organized yard and accurate inventory paperwork.
• Supports daily shop schedules and production flow.
• Verifies sizes/shapes of structural steel in yard.

Responsibilities

• Operate large forklift trucks used in steel yard.
• Unloads trucks and places steel in correct location.
• Supply production departments with materials per pick list.
• Maintain a safe, clean yard and minimize production delays.
• Complete required inventory paperwork accurately and on time.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory procedures

Receiving procedures

Quality control

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Productivity

Material handling

Paperwork accuracy

Workflow monitoring

Equipment knowledge

Scheduling support

Communication

Job description

Merrill Steel in Iowa seeks a skilled yard operator to manage forklift movements, unloads, and material flow in a fast-paced steel yard. The role emphasizes safety, inventory accuracy, and teamwork with production to meet daily schedules and production goals.

Experience with receiving and inventory paperwork is essential, along with maintaining a clean, organized yard. The candidate will support daily shop schedules, coordinate with other departments, and contribute to a safe work environment in