Job Description

Heavy Equipment Yard Associate – Structural Steel Operations

Location: York, PA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 5:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Starting Pay: $22.00/hour

We are seeking a dependable Heavy Equipment Yard Associate to support daily operations in a busy structural steel manufacturing and fabrication environment. This is a full-time opportunity on first shift with long-term potential for the right candidate.

The selected candidate will be responsible for transporting, staging, and organizing steel materials throughout the yard using powered industrial equipment. This role plays a key part in maintaining workflow efficiency and supporting shipping and production schedules.

Primary Responsibilities

Operate telehandlers, forklifts, or similar heavy equipment to move structural steel materials safely throughout the facility
Load and unload steel components including beams, columns, plates, and fabricated assemblies
Stage materials according to production priorities and shipping schedules
Verify material identification using tags, work orders, pick sheets, or shop drawings
Assist with truck loading activities and coordinate material movement with shop and yard personnel
Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns
Follow company safety procedures, rigging guidelines, and OSHA standards at all times
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe outdoor work environment

Qualifications

Previous experience operating telehandlers, forklifts, or related heavy equipment in an industrial, steel, or construction setting
Ability to safely handle large and heavy steel materials
Familiarity with reading material tags, blueprints, or fabrication drawings preferred
Understanding of safe rigging and load handling practices
Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
Strong attention to safety, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment