Sheet Metal Puller / Forklift Operator
Location: Richmond, VA Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM 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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