Telehandler/Forklift Operator

Qualdoc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc is hiring a Telehandler/Forklift Operator in Cocoa Beach, FL. This contract-to-hire, first-shift role offers steady hours and a competitive pay rate starting at $22.00 per hour, with higher rates for experienced candidates.

The operator will move structural steel materials in a fabrication yard, stage inventory, and help load shipments. The position requires outdoor work and strict adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating telehandlers, forklifts, or similar heavy equipment in industrial yards or construction environments.
• Ability to read blueprints, tags, or pick lists to identify materials.
• Knowledge of rigging, load balancing, and safe material handling practices.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate telehandler/forklift to move, stage, and load/unload steel materials (I-beams, columns, fabricated components).
• Organize yard inventory and ensure materials are staged for fabrication, shipping, or erection schedules.
• Read shop drawings and tags to identify components and ensure correct handling.
• Assist with loading trucks, securing loads, and coordinating with drivers and shop personnel for timely deliveries.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance; report issues.
• Follow OSHA standards and company policies to maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Telehandler/Forklift operation

Heavy equipment operation

Blueprint reading

Rigging & load balancing

Safety awareness

Outdoor work

Job description

Telehandler/Forklift Operator

Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay Rate: Starts at $22.00 per hour (Higher rates available depending on experience)

We are currently hiring a Telehandler/Forklift Operator for a structural steel fabrication environment in Cocoa Beach, FL. This is a full-time, first-shift opportunity offering consistent hours and competitive starting pay.

Position Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for handling and moving structural steel materials within a fabrication yard using powered equipment. You’ll support daily operations by ensuring materials are properly staged, organized, and ready for production or shipment.

• Operate telehandler/forklift to safely move, stage, and load/unload structural steel materials including I-beams, columns, and fabricated components in the yard
• Organize and maintain yard inventory, ensuring materials are properly staged for fabrication, shipping, and erection schedules
• Read and interpret shop drawings, pick lists, and material tags to accurately identify and handle steel components
• Assist with loading trucks, securing loads, and coordinating with drivers and shop personnel to ensure timely deliveries
• Perform routine equipment inspections, basic maintenance, and report any mechanical or safety issues
• Maintain a safe work environment by following company policies, proper rigging practices, and OSHA safety standards

• Experience operating telehandlers, forklifts, or similar heavy equipment in a steel yard or construction environment
• Ability to safely handle large structural steel members (I-beams, plates, columns)
• Basic blueprint or material tag reading experience preferred
• Knowledge of rigging, load balancing, and safe material handling practices
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and lift 50+ lbs as needed
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment