30-TonForklift Operator Job at Willbanks Metals, Inc., Fort Worth, TX

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  • Willbanks Metals, Inc.
  • Fort Worth, TX

Job Description

Summary

Willbanks Metals is hiring an experienced 30-ton forklift operator to safely move heavy steel products—including plate, coil, beam, tube, and fabricated parts—across our yard, warehouse, and loading areas. This role is critical to on-time shipping, accurate staging, and safe material flow in a high-volume steel environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate a high-capacity (30-ton / 60,000 lb) forklift to move long, wide, and irregular steel loads in production, storage, and loading zones.
  • Load/unload trucks and railcars; stage outbound loads and replenish production cells according to work orders.
  • Perform pre-shift inspections (brakes, steering, hydraulic/lift mechanisms, tires, alarms, forks/attachments) and document findings.
  • Rig and secure materials using chains, straps, blocking, and approved methods; verify weight distribution and center of gravity before travel.
  • Read/interpret work orders, tickets, and manifests; use RF scanners or yard systems for inventory transactions and location accuracy.
  • Coordinate movements with spotters and crane operators; maintain radio/hand-signal communication in high-traffic zones.
  • Maintain housekeeping and lane discipline; keep aisles, racks, and laydown areas organized for safe travel and visibility.
  • Report equipment damage, near-misses, and hazards immediately; contribute to root-cause and corrective actions.
  • Comply with OSHA, company safety rules, and PPE requirements at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 3+ years operating heavy-capacity forklifts in steel, metals, or comparable heavy industrial settings.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in handling long, wide, and irregular loads (plate, coil, beam).
  • Current forklift certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb in/out of equipment repeatedly, and work in indoor/outdoor conditions (heat, cold, dust, noise).
  • Strong situational awareness, load-securement knowledge, and commitment to pace yourself safely under time pressure.
  • Basic computer/RF scanning skills and the ability to read measurements and yard maps.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with coils (C-hooks, coil rams) and oversized plate/beam handling.
  • Familiarity with overhead cranes, side-loaders, and rigging.
  • Experience using a yard management or inventory system for material movements.
  • Understanding of DOT securement principles for staging outbound loads (not a driving role).

Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • Frequent sitting/standing, climbing on/off equipment, and turning head/torso for visibility.
  • Exposure to moving equipment, truck traffic, and variable weather; strict adherence to speed limits, horn use, and pedestrian right-of-way.
  • Regular use of PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, gloves, high-visibility apparel).

Schedule & Compensation

Full-time.

Competitive pay with OT eligibility.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO.

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Shift work,

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