Industrial Forklift Operator

JGM•Coatesville, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

JGM is looking for an experienced Industrial Forklift Operator to join our team at our heavy industrial steel fabrication plant. This is an outdoor position — you'll be operating equipment in our fabrication yard, not an indoor warehouse. If you know your way around a forklift, don't mind working outside in all conditions, take safety seriously, and want steady work with a company that invests in its people, we'd like to talk to you.

Requirements

2+ years of forklift experience required, ideally with heavier-capacity equipment (10,000+ lb capacity) and experience moving oversized or awkward loads such as structural steel
Comfortable working outdoors, in all weather conditions, in an active heavy industrial yard
Strong safety mindset — you use the right gear and follow protocol, every time
Willingness to complete OSHA 10 training upon hire (or current certification a plus)
Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work well as part of a team

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred

Responsibilities

Operate Heavy-Capacity Forklifts Outdoors – Safely load, unload, and transport structural steel, stock, and materials throughout our outdoor yard.
Material Handling & Organization – Sort, stage, and organize cargo and materials so the next stage of production never misses a beat.
Precision Placement – Position and stack heavy or oversized loads accurately, including in tight or high-traffic areas.
Support Production Flow – Move materials between storage, staging, and production zones so the line never has to wait on you.
Load & Unload Trucks – Safely load outgoing shipments and unload incoming deliveries, verifying materials against paperwork.
Tag & Track – Label and mark materials clearly so everything is easy to identify and trace.
Pre- and Post-Shift Inspections – Check your equipment before and after use, reporting any mechanical issues right away.
Follow the Plan – Execute work orders and verbal instructions accurately and on schedule.
Keep an Eye Out – Watch for load shifts, hazards, and other equipment/personnel in the area at all times.

Benefits

Medical, Vision & Dental Coverage
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Employee Referral Program
Training and Continuing Education Support
Free Lunch Every Other Friday
Daily Vending Machine Card
Steady, Full-Time, Year-Round Work with Overtime Opportunities to Build Your Skills and Grow Within the Company
Company-Provided Personal Protective Equipment