Forklift Operator

Triad Metals•Petersburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Triad Metals International is hiring a Forklift Operator to join its team in Petersburg, Virginia. The role involves safely handling steel products and other heavy materials across the facility, warehouse, and outdoor yard using large sit-down forklifts. The operator maintains accurate material locations, identification, heat numbers, load documentation, and inventory data; performs daily equipment inspections and operator-level maintenance; and reports damage or mechanical issues. The position also requires following safety procedures, maintaining clean and orderly work areas, and reporting material overages, shortages, and damages. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Proven experience as a large forklift operator.
Ability to operate both large and medium-sized sit-down fork trucks with large loads.
Forklift certification is required for all warehouse employees; certification will be provided by a trainer.
Strong attention to detail.
Basic mathematical skills.
Knowledge of industrial equipment and material-handling practices.
Ability to read a tape measure.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work effectively in an outdoor yard and industrial environment.
Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely load and unload inbound and outbound materials, including H-Beam and sheet piling, using 15-ton (30,000 lb.) forklifts.
Operate large sit-down forklifts to transport and position heavy materials throughout the facility, warehouse, and yard.
Load and unload steel products from flatbed trucks.
Maintain accurate material locations throughout the facility and yard.
Verify and maintain heat numbers, material identification, and load documentation.
Perform routine operator-level maintenance and daily inspections of forklifts and material-handling equipment.
Identify equipment damage or potential mechanical issues and report them for maintenance or repair.
Plan and optimize travel routes throughout the warehouse and yard to improve operational efficiency.
Assist with inventory management and maintain accurate data collection to ensure inventory integrity.
Follow company and OSHA safety requirements and maintain a safe, orderly, and clean work environment.
Perform basic housekeeping and ensure work areas are free of debris and other hazards.
Follow established procedures for reporting material overages, shortages, and damages.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.