Steel Yard Material Handling Coordinator

100Hires, Inc.; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PEC is seeking a Steel Yard Material Handling Coordinator to organize structural steel, direct deliveries, and keep travel lanes clear in a fast-paced yard environment.

You will load/unload trucks, operate forklifts, stage steel for production, and work closely with shop and fabrication teams to ensure materials are where they should be and ready for use.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification and proven safe operation.
• Experience loading/unloading and staging heavy materials.
• Ability to work safely around trucks, forklifts, and heavy equipment.
• Skill in organizing laydown yards and staging sequences.
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily yard organization and the flow of materials through laydown areas.
• Load and unload trucks carrying structural members and equipment.
• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment safely to relocate and stage steel.
• Keep access lanes clear so trucks and equipment can maneuver safely.
• Stage and prepare steel for production schedules, pickups, and processing.
• Work with shop and fabrication teams on inbound/outbound materials.
• Guide drivers to loading areas and verify correct storage locations.
• Prevent misplacement, damage, and unsafe storage; maintain housekeeping.
• Remove debris, banding, and scrap from work zones; inspect equipment before use.
• Follow PEC safety procedures and rigging practices; support shop material movement.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety mindset

Clear communication

Dependability

Housekeeping

Prior experience

Physical stamina

Job description

Love making order out of heavy steel?If you thrive in fast-moving industrial environments and take pride in a spotless, efficient yard, this role is for you. As PEC’s Steel Yard Material Handling Coordinator, you’ll be the go-to person for organizing structural steel, directing deliveries, and keeping travel lanes wide open.Why this role mattersProduction depends on the right steel in the right place at the right time.Drivers rely on you to move in and out safely and efficiently.Everyone counts on clean, hazard-free travel paths across the yard.What you’ll doCoordinate daily yard organization and the flow of materials through laydown areas.Load and unload trucks carrying structural members, fabricated components, and equipment.Operate forklifts and approved material-handling equipment safely to relocate and stage steel.Keep access lanes clear so trucks, forklifts, lifts, and other equipment can maneuver safely.Stage and prepare steel for production schedules, pickups, and the Python structural steel processing machine.Work closely with the Structural Steel Shop and fabrication teams on inbound and outbound materials.Guide drivers to correct loading/unloading areas and confirm materials are stored in assigned locations.Prevent misplacement, damage, and unsafe storage; maintain strong housekeeping standards.Remove debris, banding, and scrap from work and travel zones.Inspect forklifts and handling equipment before use and address/report hazards immediately.Follow PEC safety procedures and proper rigging practices when handling heavy or oversized steel.Support shop material movement and other related duties as needed.Must-havesForklift certification and proven safe operation.Experience loading/unloading and staging heavy materials.Ability to work safely around trucks, forklifts, lifts, and heavy equipment.Skill in organizing laydown yards and understanding staging sequences.Strong safety mindset, attention to detail, and housekeeping discipline.Clear communication with drivers, shop staff, supervisors, and coworkers.Dependability and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to follow directions and prioritize based on production and shipping timelines.Nice-to-havesExperience in a structural steel fabrication plant, steel yard, metal fabrication facility, or related industrial setting.Hands-on handling of beams, columns, tubing, plate, angle, and other structural shapes.Rigging skills for long, oversized, or heavy members.Knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes and equipment.Experience supporting automated structural processing equipment (Python or comparable systems).The work is physicalOutdoor and industrial environment work in varying weather.Standing, walking, bending, climbing, and regular physical tasks for the full shift.Safe work around moving vehicles, forklifts, cranes, lifts, and heavy materials.Lifting and carrying materials as needed.Ownership mindsetSuccess means the yard is yours: organized, safe, and efficient. Materials are always where they should be, trucks move quickly, production stays supplied, and every path remains clear.Proficiency: Forklift Licensed