Steel Yard Operator - Forklift & Crane Expert

Schuff Steel Company; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Schuff Steel Company is seeking a Utility Yardman to support production by transporting steel, equipment and materials around the plant and yard. You will operate forklifts, cranes and assist with rigging to keep fabrication on schedule.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of forklift experience handling 30,000 lb equipment. You will follow safety rules, keep work areas clean, load/unload trucks, and help maintain equipment.

Qualifications

• Equipment knowledge: cranes, rigging, and forklifts.
• Language skills: ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Mathematical skills: ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Reasoning ability: ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Move steel out of the shop on a timely basis to avoid production delays.
• Load and unload trucks and trailers.
• Load and unload paint racks and sandblasting racks.
• Band steel to pallets and bundles using the banding machine.
• Operate forklifts safely and maintain equipment.

Skills

Crane operation

Rigging

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Reading comprehension

Math skills

Reasoning ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years forklift experience (30,000 lbs or bigger)

Tools

Crane equipment

Rigging experience

Forklift equipment

Job description

Schuff Steel Company is seeking a Utility Yardman to support production by transporting steel, equipment and materials around the plant and yard. You will operate forklifts, cranes and assist with rigging to keep fabrication on schedule.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of forklift experience handling 30,000 lb equipment. You will follow safety rules, keep work areas clean, load/unload trucks, and help maintain equipment.