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Sheet Metal Material Handler / Forklift Operator Location: Richmond, VAJob Type: Contract-to-HireStarting Pay: From $20.

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Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Starting Pay: From $20.00 per hour (higher pay available based on experience)
Shift: First Shift | Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Overtime: Weekly overtime opportunities available

We are seeking a dependable and safety-conscious Sheet Metal Material Handler / Forklift Operator to support our manufacturing and fabrication operations. In this role, you will be responsible for pulling materials for production, operating a sit-down forklift, loading and unloading trucks, organizing inventory, and ensuring materials are delivered accurately and efficiently throughout the facility.

The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or metal fabrication environment and is committed to maintaining a safe, organized, and productive workplace.

  • Pull sheet metal, plate, tubing, and structural materials based on work orders and production schedules.
  • Operate a sit-down forklift to transport raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products throughout the facility.
  • Load and unload flatbed and enclosed trailers safely and efficiently.
  • Verify material type, size, quantity, and specifications before delivering materials to production.
  • Supply materials to fabrication areas, including laser tables, press brakes, shears, saws, and other production equipment.
  • Organize warehouse inventory and maintain accurate material locations.
  • Perform daily forklift inspections and report maintenance concerns.
  • Assist with inventory counts and maintain inventory accuracy.
  • Safely handle heavy metal materials while preventing product damage.
  • Work closely with production, shipping, and receiving teams to maintain workflow.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following OSHA and company safety standards.
  • Perform other warehouse and material handling duties as assigned.
  • Experience operating a sit-down forklift in a manufacturing, warehouse, or fabrication environment preferred.
  • Experience pulling materials using work orders, cut lists, or production schedules.
  • Ability to safely handle sheet metal, plate, tubing, and structural steel.
  • Ability to read a tape measure and identify material sizes and specifications.
  • Experience loading and unloading flatbed trailers preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to verify material accuracy.
  • Basic computer or inventory system experience is a plus.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a physically demanding industrial environment.
  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Experience in a sheet metal, structural steel, or fabrication shop.
  • Forklift certification or willingness to become certified.
  • Experience operating overhead cranes is a plus.
  • Knowledge of inventory control and warehouse operations.
  • Familiarity with fabrication equipment such as lasers, press brakes, shears, and saws.
  • Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential
  • Weekly overtime opportunities
  • Stable first-shift schedule
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to grow your skills in manufacturing and fabrication

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    Where is the job
    Richmond, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    US

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    July 24, 2026
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