Yard/Material Mover - 1st Shift

NABRICO Marine Products•Ashland City, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NABRICO Marine Products is seeking a safety-focused, dependable Yard / Material Mover to join our team in Ashland City, TN. In this role, you will safely operate heavy equipment to transport steel, fabricated components, and finished products throughout our manufacturing facility. This position is essential to maintaining production flow by ensuring materials are delivered safely, accurately, and efficiently to support our manufacturing teams. We are looking for individuals with experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, or other heavy equipment who take pride in working safely, communicating effectively, and supporting a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Previous experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, skid steers, loaders, or other heavy equipment in a manufacturing, construction, warehouse, shipping, logistics, or heavy industrial environment.
Experience safely transporting oversized, heavy, or awkward materials.
Ability to safely load and unload trucks, trailers, and production materials.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Excellent attention to safety, organization, and productivity.
Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Basic knowledge of rigging practices, load stability, and material handling procedures is preferred.
Ability to read work orders, material lists, shipping documents, or production paperwork is a plus.

Responsibilities

Safely operate heavy equipment, including forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment, to transport steel, fabricated components, and production materials throughout the facility.
Load, unload, lift, transport, and stage large steel plates, structural components, and finished assemblies while following established lifting and rigging procedures.
Supply production areas with materials needed to support welders, fitters, saw operators, and other manufacturing personnel.
Operate equipment in active production areas while maintaining constant awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, and ongoing operations.
Perform pre-shift inspections of forklifts, overhead cranes, and other equipment to ensure safe operation and report maintenance concerns.
Safely load and unload trucks and trailers while properly securing materials to prevent damage or injury.
Coordinate material movement to maintain an efficient production flow and minimize downtime.
Assist with organizing and maintaining inventory in the yard and production areas.
Communicate with production teams, supervisors, and fellow equipment operators to prioritize material movement and support production schedules.
Follow proper rigging practices and safely handle oversized, heavy, or awkward loads.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout the yard and manufacturing facility.
Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
Participate in safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.