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Heavy Equipment Forklift Operator

Weldway Steel Fabrication
Oakdale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026

Job Summary:

We have immediate openings for a qualified Heavy-Duty Forklift Operator. Responsible for operating 36k forklift to load and offload structural steel from trailers. Need dependable, motivated individuals to join our team long-term.

Responsibilities:

  • Load trailers with structural steel for deliveries ·
  • Offload structural steel and other material from trailers ·
  • Stage received steel in yard ·
  • Load steel on fabrication equipment ·
  • Load and unload paint racks and sandblasting racks ·
  • Operate forklift in a safe manner ·
  • Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

  • 5 years experience operating a 36k heavy-duty forklift
  • Working knowledge on how to load different shapes of structural steel onto trailers for delivery
  • Must be dependable and able to follow directions
  • able to work under frequent supervision
  • Must be able and willing to be trained in different production areas

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Experience:

  • Structural Steel handling: 5 years (Required)
  • Load & unload structural steel: 5 years (Required)
  • operating 36k forklift: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $27

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