Industrial Forklift Operator

Position Overview
JGM is hiring an experienced Industrial Forklift Operator to join our team at our heavy industrial steel fabrication facility in Coatesville, PA.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys operating equipment, working hands-on, and being part of a fast-moving industrial operation. You’ll work in our outdoor steel yard moving structural steel and other heavy materials that keep production running.
This is not a typical warehouse forklift position. We’re looking for someone with experience operating forklifts in a heavy industrial, manufacturing, steel, construction, lumber, pipe, precast, or similar yard environment who is comfortable handling large and oversized loads.
If you’re safety-focused, dependable, and looking for steady full-time work, consistent overtime, strong benefits, and opportunities to grow your skills, JGM offers a long-term place to build your career.
Location: Coatesville, PA
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM
Every other two-week period: 5:00 AM–5:30 PM through December
Optional Saturday shifts available every week
Consistent overtime opportunities
What You’ll Do
Operate heavy-capacity forklifts and material-handling equipment throughout our outdoor steel yard
Move, stage, load, and unload structural steel and other large or oversized materials
Safely position and stack loads in active production and staging areas
Keep material moving between storage, fabrication, staging, and shipping areas
Load outgoing trucks and unload incoming deliveries
Organize, tag, and track materials throughout the yard
Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns
Work closely with production, shipping, and yard teams to keep operations moving efficiently
Maintain awareness of surrounding equipment, personnel, load conditions, and potential hazards
What We’re Looking For
2+ years of forklift experience required
Previous experience working in a heavy industrial, manufacturing, steel, construction, or similar yard environment
Experience operating larger-capacity forklifts, ideally 10,000+ lb capacity
Experience moving oversized, long, heavy, or awkward loads strongly preferred
Structural steel, pipe, lumber, precast, heavy equipment, or similar material-handling experience is a plus
Comfortable working outdoors year-round in an active industrial environment
Strong safety awareness and attention to surroundings
Reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable working as part of a team
Willing to complete OSHA 10 training upon hire; current OSHA 10 certification is a plus
High school diploma or GED preferred
Benefits & JGM Perks
JGM offers competitive benefits along with the stability and opportunity of working for a growing industrial construction and fabrication company:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Training and Continuing Education Support
Steady, Full-Time, Year-Round Work
Consistent Overtime Opportunities
Opportunities to Learn New Equipment and Grow Within JGM
Company-Provided PPE
Free Lunch Every Other Friday
Daily Vending Machine Card
The Work Environment
This position is based in our outdoor fabrication yard at a heavy industrial structural steel facility. You’ll work around cranes, forklifts, trucks, structural steel, and active fabrication operations while helping keep materials moving safely and efficiently.
JGM provides required PPE and places a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and giving employees the training and tools they need to succeed.
Safety-Sensitive Position
This is a safety-sensitive role. Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening, including testing for marijuana, in accordance with JGM’s safety policies and applicable regulations.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No