Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Sit-Down Forklift Operator / Metal Fabrication Shop Hand – $16–$18/Hour

Company: D-Skilled Staffing LLC
Pay: $16.00–$18.00 per hour
Shift: 1st Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:30 AM–2:00 PM
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description

D-Skilled Staffing LLC is currently seeking a dependable and experienced Sit-Down Forklift Operator / Metal Fabrication Shop Hand for a full-time manufacturing opportunity.

We are looking for a motivated individual with hands-on sit-down forklift experience who can assist with material handling, grinding, deburring, and general metal fabrication operations.

IMPORTANT: Sit-down forklift experience is REQUIRED. This position involves frequent material movement throughout a metal fabrication shop, in addition to hands-on production duties.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to load, unload, transport, and organize metal materials throughout the facility.
• Use pallet jacks and other material-handling equipment as needed.
• Grind, deburr, and finish fabricated metal parts to remove sharp edges and surface defects.
• Assist with assembling and fabricating metal products using hand tools and power tools.
• Assist laser machine operators with loading and unloading materials.
• Count finished parts, verify quantities, and prepare orders for packing.
• Pack finished products into boxes or onto skids according to work requirements.
• Maintain an organized and safe work area.
• Follow all plant safety rules, forklift operating procedures, and manufacturing guidelines.
• Assist with additional production and shop duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Previous sit-down forklift operating experience required.
• Forklift certification or documented operator training required.
• Experience safely loading, unloading, and moving materials using industrial forklifts.
• Ability to operate basic hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to lift and handle materials weighing 50 lbs. or more, within safe handling procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and awareness of workplace safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation.
• Availability to work Monday–Friday, 5:30 AM–2:00 PM.

Preferred Experience

• Metal fabrication or manufacturing shop experience.
• Grinding, deburring, and metal finishing.
• Basic mechanical assembly.
• Experience handling metal sheets or fabricated components.
• Familiarity with laser cutting operations.
• Material handling, packing, and shipping preparation.

Pay and Schedule

Pay: $16.00–$18.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:30 AM–2:00 PM.

Shift: First Shift | Full-Time

Apply Today!

If you have hands-on sit-down forklift experience and are comfortable assisting with grinding, deburring, and general metal fabrication operations, we encourage you to apply!

Please submit your updated resume highlighting your forklift and manufacturing experience.

D-Skilled Staffing LLC

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