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Heavy Forklift Operator / Material Handler

All Things Metal Industries
Surprise, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/27/2027

Are you looking for a company to invest in your future and growth? A company that values hard work, dedication, and believes in promoting from within? This just might be the position for you!

All Things Metal is an industry leader in structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication and erection in Arizona. If you are looking to get your foot in the door at a company to learn more about the steel industry, this is a great opportunity. We are hiring for a material handler/forklift operator to start immediately. 

Our material handler will be at our shop off of 195th Avenue and Jomax.  

Requirements:

  • Ability to pass background check and drug screen
  • Ability to work outside in the heat
  • Ability to stand most of the shift
  • Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
  • Be able to pass a written and practical exam for competence as a Heavy forklift operator.
  • Be able to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, and execute these tasks while maintaining positive interpersonal interactions.
  • Willingness to learn
  • Reliable transportation to arrive to the job on time.
  • Ability to or willingness to learn a paperless management system
  • Professional working proficiency in English required

Beneficial to have but not required: 

  • Heavy operating equipment experience
  • Reach lift experience
  • Combi-lift experience
  • Proper hand signaling experience
  • Spanish speaking a plus, but not required

Duties include, but not limited to:

1) Production material handling – Most of your time will be spent in this position. Keep production moving forward by assisting in staging to appropriate rack, moving material into and out of primer departments, assisting fabrication teams with moving material in and assemblies out of the production bays. Must be comfortable moving heavy equipment over very expensive equipment. 

2) Receiving – This includes verifying material against receiver. Identifying and documenting damaged material. Documenting heat # and rack location of material received. Input material into inventory management system. Average length of material to move is 40' to 50' long. Up to 7000lbs on a single forklift pick. 

3) Delivery assistance – Stage materials for delivery in an organized and methodical manner so that loading of assemblies onto Semi trailers is expedited. Load materials on Semi trailers or assist with loading as required.

4) Yard organization and maintenance – This includes making sure that material is on the rack that is designated in the management software. Taking care of yard watering as required. Perform daily forklift inspections. 

Benefits:

  • $22 DOE
  • Drug Free Workplace
  • Full benefits, including PTO/ Sick time
  • First- Time home buyer incentive with optional home buying references and a $500 bonus
  • Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar Budget & Financial Education Library.
  • Additional company-wide giveaways
  • 401K plan with Profit Sharing Contributions
  • Family friendly culture events
  • Birthday and Work Anniversary perks

If you're ready to start at a company with opportunity to advance, apply today and you will hear back from us soon! Please ensure a valid email is on file because that will be our first form of contact. Thank you for your interest!

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