Industrial Forklift Operator

  • Gerdau
  • Petersburg, Virginia
  • Full Time

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. Were looking for motivated individuals ready to operate industrial fork lifts, contribute to a high-performing team, and grow their careers in a safe, innovative, and inclusive environment.

What Youll 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 Youll 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

What Youll Bring

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

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.

Apply 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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Job ID: 480990231
Originally Posted on: 6/12/2025

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