We are seeking an experienced Senior Forklift Operator to join our team in an outdoor, Steel Manufacturing yard. The successful candidate will have extensive experience operating all-terrain forklifts and handling large, heavy structural steel safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate an all-terrain forklift to load, unload, and move large structural steel materials.
- Safely handle long, oversized, and heavy steel products in an outdoor yard environment.
- Load and unload flatbed trucks and tractor-trailers.
- Maneuver large steel materials in tight spaces while maintaining safe operating practices.
- Organize and move steel inventory within the yard.
- Inspect materials and ensure loads are properly balanced and secured.
- Work closely with yard personnel and truck drivers to coordinate loading and unloading activities.
- Perform general labour and other yard duties as required.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of 3–5 years of forklift operating experience, preferably in a steel yard, lumber yard, or heavy industrial environment.
- Proven experience operating all-terrain forklifts outdoors.
- Strong experience handling large, heavy, and oversized structural steel.
- Experience loading and unloading flatbed trucks and tractor-trailers.
- Ability to maneuver long materials safely in confined or congested yard areas.
- Strong awareness of load capacity, load stability, and workplace safety procedures.
- Physically capable of performing general labour duties in an outdoor environment.
- Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Work Environment
- Outdoor yard workplace in varying weather conditions.
- Heavy material handling and physically demanding work.
- Fast-paced operations requiring accuracy, safe equipment operation, and teamwork.
Ideal Candidate: An experienced senior forklift operator with a strong background in heavy material handling, all-terrain forklift operation, and loading and unloading structural steel in an outdoor industrial yard.