Yard Material Handler

POSITION SUMMARY: The position is responsible for supporting all Production, Assembly, and Warehouse staff. Material is to be moved throughout the facilities in a timely and safe manner. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience operating telehandlers, forklifts, and other heavy equipment to handle long HSS, steel plate, and oversized steel materials. This role requires attention to safety, teamwork, and precision in yard operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate yard equipment
• Load and unload long HSS, steel plate, and other heavy/oversized steel materials
• Work safely with containers, moving and placing materials with accuracy and control
• Secure loads using appropriate rigging/tarping/strapping techniques
• Spot and shunt trailers; assist with staging and securing loads prior to transport
• Handle freight documentation/load tickets/job orders accurately
• Perform daily equipment checks and report maintenance needs
• Maintain yard organization for efficient material flow and safe access
• Comply with all workplace safety standards/PPE requirements/operational procedures

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2+ years experience as a yard or material handler in a steel, fabrication, or construction environment
• Valid forklift certification (class 7)
• Proven experience operating telehandlers (zoom boom/forklift) safely and efficiently
• Skilled in loading/unloading long steel materials
• Strong understanding of weight distribution/load balance/rigging techniques
• Proficient with slings/chains/lifting attachments for various load types
• Knowledge of safe stacking/staging/securing materials
• Capable of reading load tickets/material tags/job orders/drawings/inventory documents
• Familiar with material handling equipment
• Understands workplace safety standards
• Experience organizing yard layout
• Able to perform basic maintenance checks