Warehouse Operative (Forklift Operator)

Sunward Steel Buildings; North Dakota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Plan

Voluntary Benefits

EAP

PTO 128 hours

8 Holidays

Job summary

Sunward Steel Buildings in Jamestown, ND is seeking a Warehouse Operative to help keep our production floor moving. You will receive materials, manage inventory, stage components, and ensure on-time dock shipments.

This role requires basic warehouse experience, a forklift background, and the ability to read work orders and shipping documents. We offer full-time, competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in warehouse, manufacturing or logistics.
• Forklift experience; sit-down counterbalance or reach truck.
• Able to read packing slips, shipping docs and inventory records.
• Accurate, organized, and reliable.
• Forklift certification or WMS familiarity is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive material shipments and verify against PO.
• Pick, pull, and deliver materials to production as scheduled.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and cranes safely.
• Prepare components for outbound shipment.
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Maintain clean, organized storage and dock areas.
• Follow safety rules, OSHA standards, PPE.
• Support production during peak periods with possible overtime.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading orders

Inventory management

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

WMS

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are hiring a Warehouse Operative to join our Jamestown manufacturing team. You are the engine that keeps our production floor running - receiving materials, managing inventory, staging components, and making sure finished steel building products hit the dock on time. If you are organized, physically capable, and take pride in doing things right, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Receive incoming material shipments, verify against purchase orders, and document discrepancies
• Pick, pull, and deliver materials to production workstations according to job orders and schedules
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and overhead cranes to move materials and finished components safely
• Prepare finished steel building components for outbound shipment including sorting, bundling, labeling, and dock staging
• Conduct cycle counts and participate in inventory audits to maintain accurate records
• Maintain clean, organized, and clearly labeled storage areas and dock zones throughout every shift
• Follow all safety rules, OSHA standards, and PPE requirements - every time, no exceptions
• Support the production floor as needed to help the team meet customer deadlines - overtime as needed during peak periods

What We Are Looking For

• 1+ years of experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or logistics environment
• Forklift operating experience - sit-down counterbalance and/or reach truck
• Ability to read work orders, packing slips, shipping documents, and inventory records
• Accurate, organized, and reliable - errors in receiving or shipping have real downstream consequences
• Forklift certification, overhead crane experience, or WMS familiarity are a plus but not required

Why Work at Sunward Steel Buildings

Sunward Steel Buildings has been a trusted name in pre-engineered metal buildings for decades, and that reputation is built on the people behind it. As a family-owned company, we operate with a long-term mindset not only for our customers but for the team members who make it all possible.

You’ll find a culture grounded in trust, accountability, and genuine care for the people who show up every day. Whether you work on the shop floor or in the office, your contributions matter here, and your voice is heard.

We are proud to offer stable, full-time employment and a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to taking care of our team. Sunward covers between 72%-82% of benefit premiums depending on your coverage tier, so quality coverage stays accessible for you and your family.

Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Program
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 128 hours annually
• Eight (8) Paid Holidays per year

Career Growth

Warehouse Operatives who demonstrate strong production performance, quality consciousness, and reliability have a clear path toward various roles as Sunward grows. We invest in our manufacturing team and promote from within.

Sunward Steel Buildings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. Must be authorized to work in the United States.