Industrial Forklift Operator

LOCATION:

- Posted on Oct 22, 2025 - Petersburg, Virginia, United States

AREA:

Production & Operations

Job description

Starting Pay: $63,000–$68,000+ annually

Full-Time | Rotating 12-Hour Shifts | Overtime Available

Forge Your Future With Us

Join a global leader in steel manufacturing where your work powers progress. We’re looking for motivated individuals ready to operate industrial fork lifts, contribute to a high-performing team, and grow their careers in a safe and innovative environment.

About Us

We are a global steel manufacturer with a strong presence in North America. Our mini mills transform raw materials into essential products that support infrastructure and innovation. We are committed to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement — and we invest in our people to build a better future.

What You’ll Get

- Competitive Pay: $20.43/hr starting, increasing to $22.08/hr after training

- Bonuses & Premiums: Biweekly production bonuses, shift premiums, and 354 hours of scheduled overtime annually

- Day-One Benefits:

- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage

- 100% 401(k) Match up to 6%

- Life & Accidental Insurance

- Health & Dependent Care FSAs

- Career Growth:

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Career Path System

- On-the-Job Training

- Work-Life Support:

- Paid Parental Leave

- Supportive, team-oriented culture

What You’ll Do

- Operate mobile equipment to safely handle and transport steel products

- Load, store, and rotate materials by grade, size, and heat number

- Perform daily equipment maintenance and safety checks

- Assist with inventory management and quality control

- Complete forklift and overhead crane certifications

- Support and train team members as needed

Qualifications Required

- Experience with mobile or heavy equipment operation

- Flexibility to work 12-hour rotating shifts (days, nights, and two weekends/month)

- Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced industrial environment

- Successful completion of our entrance exam

Today and Start Forging Your Career in Steel!

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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