Forklift Operator – Structural Steel

The role

You will operate sit-down and telehandler forklifts to move, stage, and load structural steel materials. This role involves handling heavy, oversized, and awkward loads in a fabrication facility and yard.

What you will do

• Operate sit-down and telehandler forklifts to move, stage, and load structural steel materials.
• Safely handle long, heavy, and off-balance loads including beams, HSS tube, angle iron, plate steel, and fabricated assemblies.
• Load and unload flatbed trucks including blocking, banding, and securement.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, cut lists, and material tags.
• Work with fabricators, fitters, and project leads to organize material flow.
• Keep the yard and shop floor organized and clear of hazards.
• Assist fabrication and welding crews with positioning and staging steel components.
• Follow all safety protocols and load capacity limits.
• Perform pre-shift equipment inspections.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses.

Required qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of forklift experience in a steel fabrication, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment.
• Proven experience handling structural steel and oversized/awkward loads.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced shop environment with overhead crane activity and tight spaces.
• Strong spatial awareness and situational judgment.
• Reliable, safety-minded, and a team player.
• Must be able to work on your feet and in a forklift seat for extended periods.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying Arizona weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.

Nice to have

• Ability to read basic shop drawings and material lists.
• Experience operating a telehandler or rough terrain forklift in addition to standard sit-down equipment.
• OSHA 10-hour general industry or construction certification.
• Prior experience in a structural steel fabrication shop environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

About the company

Loenbro is a construction lifecycle partner providing services including Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. They have a national presence with a local approach.