2+ years of forklift experience required Previous experience working in a heavy industrial, manufacturing, steel, construction, or similar yard environment Experience operating larger-capacity forklifts, ideally 10,000+ lb capacity Experience moving oversized, long, heavy, or awkward loads strongly preferred Structural steel, pipe, lumber, precast, heavy equipment, or similar material-handling experience is a plus Comfortable working outdoors year-round in an active industrial environment Strong safety awareness and attention to surroundings Reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable working as part of a team Willing to complete OSHA 10 training upon hire; current OSHA 10 certification is a plus High school diploma or GED preferred. Operate heavy-capacity forklifts and material-handling equipment throughout our outdoor steel yard Move, stage, load, and unload structural steel and other large or oversized materials Safely position and stack loads in active production and staging areas Keep material moving between storage, fabrication, staging, and shipping areas Load outgoing trucks and unload incoming deliveries Organize, tag, and track materials throughout the yard Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns Work closely with production, shipping, and yard teams to keep operations moving efficiently Maintain awareness of surrounding equipment, personnel, load conditions, and potential hazards.