Structural Steel Yard Coordinator — Logistics & Safety

Torrey Holistics; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PEC is seeking a Structural Steel Laydown & Logistics Coordinator to own the flow of material in the yard, ensuring safe, efficient arrivals and departures. You will coordinate storage, staging, and movement to keep production supplied and drivers moving smoothly.

You will load/unload structural steel and fabricated items, operate forklifts safely, maintain clear travel lanes, and collaborate with the shop, drivers, and peers to optimize material movement.

Qualifications

• Active forklift certification with safe operation experience.
• Hands-on experience loading, unloading, staging, and transporting heavy materials.
• Comfort working around structural steel, trucks, forklifts, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to implement an organized staging plan and maintain a highly ordered laydown yard.
• Strong commitment to safety, organization, and housekeeping.
• Clear, professional communication with drivers, shop teams, supervisors, and peers.
• Reliable, self-directed, and able to prioritize with limited supervision.
• Capable of following instructions and sequencing material flow to match production and shipping needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day organization and material flow across the steel yard and laydown areas.
• Load/unload deliveries of structural steel, fabricated items, and equipment.
• Operate forklifts and approved handling equipment safely to move, stage, and organize stock.
• Maintain clearly marked, obstruction-free travel lanes for trucks, forklifts, lifts, and other equipment.
• Assist drivers by directing them to correct loading, unloading, and staging locations.
• Verify materials are placed in designated, labeled positions to prevent misplacement or damage.
• Use proper rigging practices for long, oversized, and heavy steel members.
• Support the Structural Steel Shop with material movement and related tasks as needed.

Skills

Forklift certified

Loading/unloading

Structural steel familiarity

Safety & housekeeping

Clear communication

Self-directed

Rigging basics

Tools

Rigging equipment

Job description

PEC is seeking a Structural Steel Laydown & Logistics Coordinator to own the flow of material in the yard, ensuring safe, efficient arrivals and departures. You will coordinate storage, staging, and movement to keep production supplied and drivers moving smoothly.

You will load/unload structural steel and fabricated items, operate forklifts safely, maintain clear travel lanes, and collaborate with the shop, drivers, and peers to optimize material movement.