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Forklift Operator (Heavy load) 2nd Shift

Dave Steel Company
Asheville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026

Since 1929, Dave Steel Company, a Walters Group Company, has primarily focused on industrial projects requiring expert fabrication, exceptional quality, and exemplary service across the United States. As Dave Steel grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking to welcome aspiring and driven individuals to our team who share our vision, mission and core values.

We are incredibly proud of our projects, to name a few: Sierra Nevada Brewery in Asheville, NC, the Mission Hospital Cancer Center in Asheville, NC, The ASU End Zone in Boone, NC, and the Pratt Whitney Building in Asheville, NC.


We're an AISC Certified Fabricator in business since 1929. We are committed to supporting and developing our teams. We also ensure a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities.

If you want to be a part of our team–read on and apply. Even if you feel like you don’t meet all the criteria, please give it a shot, and still apply.


Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to a Plant Supervisor, the Forklift Operator will be responsible for, but not limited to:


  • Unloads incoming stock.
  • Performs yard receiving and inventory control.
  • Pulls material for production.
  • Handles processed materials for staging, storage, and shipping.
  • Stages and/or builds loads for painting, galvanizing, and shipping.
  • Assures that quality of processed materials is kept during handling.
  • Provides equipment support at saw, coper, and blastec equipment.
  • Maintains proper records for inventory management.
  • Attends spray-out as needed to address touch up requirements.
  • Other duties as determined by supervisor.

Position Requirements:

  • Certified to operate forklift.
  • Basic ability to handle materials.
  • Ability to obtain information on ASTM A6 assuring all material received at DSCO meets these requirements.
  • Valid Driver's License.

Work Location:

  • Asheville Fabrication Facility
  • 2nd Shift
  • Monday to Friday

Benefits:

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Matching Contributions

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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