About the role
Sheet Metal Puller / Forklift Operator
Location: Richmond, VA Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Shift: 1st Shift and 2nd Shift Available Pay Rate: Starting at $22.00/hour (Higher pay available depending on experience) Overtime: Weekly OT opportunities available
Job Summary
We are seeking a dependable and safety-focused Sheet Metal Puller / Forklift Operator to support material handling and production operations. This position will pull materials for production, operate sit-down forklifts, load and unload trucks, organize inventory, and ensure materials are delivered accurately and on time.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Pull sheet metal, plate, and structural materials according to work orders, cut lists, and production schedules. • Operate sit-down forklifts to safely transport raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products. • Load and unload flatbed and enclosed trailers using forklifts; secure and stage materials for production or shipment. • Verify material type, size, quantity, and heat numbers against work orders and packing lists. • Deliver materials to production areas including laser tables, press brakes, shears, saws, and fabrication stations. • Organize inventory and maintain accurate material locations throughout the warehouse and shop. • Perform daily forklift inspections and report equipment maintenance needs. • Assist with inventory counts and maintain accurate inventory records. • Safely handle sheet metal, plate, tubing, and structural steel while preventing product damage. • Work closely with production, shipping, and receiving teams to maintain material availability and workflow efficiency. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following company safety policies and OSHA regulations. • Perform other warehouse and material handling duties as assigned.
Qualifications • Previous experience operating sit-down forklifts in a manufacturing, warehouse, or metal fabrication environment preferred. • Experience pulling orders from work orders, cut lists, or production schedules. • Ability to safely move heavy sheet metal, plate, tubing, and structural steel. • Ability to read tape measures and identify material sizes and specifications. • Experience loading and unloading flatbed trailers preferred. • Strong attention to detail and ability to verify material accuracy before delivery to production. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. • Basic computer or inventory system experience is a plus. • Strong communication and organizational skills. • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a physically demanding industrial environment. • Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards. • High school diploma or GED preferred.
Preferred Qualifications • Previous experience in a structural steel, sheet metal, or fabrication shop. • Forklift certification or ability to become certified. • Experience using overhead cranes is a plus. • Knowledge of metal identification, inventory control, and warehouse operations. • Experience working around fabrication equipment such as lasers, press brakes, shears, and saws.
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