Telehandler/Forklift Operator — 1st Shift (Cocoa Beach)

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

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.