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Yard Jockey: Material Handler

RC Fabricators
RC Fabricators Salary
Wilmington, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 10/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/27/2026



Yard Jockey: Material Handler

R.C. Fabricators Inc. is Delaware’s leading Structural Steel Fabrication and Erection Company. Our Vision is to become the Industry Leader & Employer of Choice. To accomplish this we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining talented and diverse individuals, providing quality products and services delivered by the safest and most economical processes. We will consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. 


Position Overview:

The role of the Yard Jockey-Material Handler is to use specialized equipment (telescopic reach lift, forklift, jockey trucks) to unload, load, and transport steel components throughout our fabrication facility for the steel fabrication and erection processes.  The Yard Jockey-Material Handler is responsible for ensuring equipment maintenance and associated safety standards, yard maintenance, organizing material both unfabricated and fabricated, while checking in or out shipped and received loads of material and fabricated steel.


The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of documented experience in structural steel material handling including but not limited to checking in and out (load lists/BOL), jockey truck operations, telescopic reach lift operations, general forklift operations, overhead crane rigging & operations. Additionally, in this role you will assist with general material handling throughout various production phases. This position is being offered to local candidates within a 25-mile radius. Per Diem and relocation are not being offered. Entry level candidates will not be considered for this position.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining a safe work environment for self and team members.
  • Ability to read and verify material load lists.
  • Ability to safely operate industrial equipment (Jockey, telescopic reach, fork, & overhead cranes).
  • Organizes workflow in terms of priority, material, and load times.
  • Organizes and inventories material in the yard as required by General Foreman.
  • Identifying and selecting proper materials for fabrication or shipping.
  • Performs a pre-use inspection of the machinery, equipment and components.
  • Performs basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance (lubrication, etc.).
  • Ability to communicate in both verbal and written forms.
  • Adherence to all work safety policies, procedures and governing requirements.

Requirements:

  • Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 - 5 years documented experience as a Structural Steel Yard Jockey-Material Handler.
  • Ideal candidates will have commercial driving experience.
  • Ideal candidates must have a clean driving record.
  • Proven ability to use & troubleshoot equipment, read and interpret load lists.
  • Must be committed to organizational safety.
  • Must have the ability to work independently as well as a team structure.
  • Ability to work year-round in extreme temperature variations.
  • Must have reliable transportation and live within a 25-mile radius.
  • Candidates are required to successfully pass pre-employment screenings including MVR, background check, physical examination, and substance abuse screenings.

We Offer:

  • A Team Focused, Safety Conscious Culture that genuinely Values People.
  • Full time, year round work
  • Competitive Rates & Advancement Opportunities
  • 100% Employer Paid Premiums on Employee Medical, Vision & Group Life.
  • Other benefits include Dental, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, 401k, and STD/L


R.C. Fabricators, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We pride ourselves on maintaining a Safety Conscious, Drug Free and Violence Free Environment. To achieve this R.C. Fabricators, Inc. requires a continuous demonstration of employee commitment to safety and compliance with all regulations, policies and procedures.

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