Yard Equipment Operator & Material Handler

Yard Equipment Operator & Material Handler

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Richmond, VA
Shift: 1st Shift (Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM start, 8–10 hour shifts, with one rotating Saturday per month)
Starting Pay: $22.00/hour (Compensation may be higher based on experience.)

Position Overview

We are looking for a dependable Yard Equipment Operator & Material Handler to support daily material movement in a busy steel fabrication and distribution environment. This role involves operating heavy equipment, unloading deliveries, moving steel throughout the yard, and helping maintain safe and efficient operations.

Candidates with experience operating cranes or other material handling equipment are encouraged to apply. Training may be provided for motivated individuals with related experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate overhead cranes to safely move steel and other materials

Use Pettibone equipment to transport materials throughout the yard

Move trailers within the yard as needed

Load and unload incoming and outgoing trailers

Assist with material staging and organization to support daily operations

Follow established safety procedures while handling heavy materials and operating equipment

Keep work areas clean and organized

Work closely with the yard and production teams to maintain workflow

Maintain reliable attendance and arrive ready to work each day

Required Qualifications

Experience operating overhead cranes, material handling equipment, or similar industrial machinery

Ability to safely move and organize heavy materials

Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Strong work ethic with dependable attendance

Ability to follow safety procedures and work effectively as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

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