Forklift Operator/ Warehouse Material Handler (2nd Shift)

by Yarde Metals in

Job role overview

  • Date posted

    May 8, 2026

  • Hiring location

    North Canton

Description

Forklift Operator/ Warehouse Material Handler
2nd Shift (2:00PM - 10:30pm)

North Canton, OH

Job Responsibilities

Yarde Metals is looking for a forklift operator/ warehouse associate to join our Operations Team. A warehouse associate performs various material handling duties in accordance with safety and quality procedures.

  • SAFETY FIRST!
  • Move material throughout warehouse by safely operating powered industrial vehicles (forklifts, side loaders and overhead cranes).
  • Retrieve material from inventory according to work instructions.
  • Verify accuracy of material retrieved by measuring and comparing product information on tag to work order.
  • Construct skids and use shipping supplies to properly wrap and prepare product for delivery using tape measures, banding equipment, and nail guns.
  • Tag material, verify product against work order, and perform last piece visual inspection.
  • Safely load and unload material from trucks using cranes, forklifts, and side loaders.
  • Inspect inbound material using measuring tape measures and calipers.
  • Record and report material discrepancies.
  • Locate material into inventory racking system.
  • Prepare orders for shipment via common carriers, UPS, and customer pick-up.
  • Expedite orders and process received and shipped material in system.
  • Print material certifications and shipping tickets.
  • Continually inspect materials and report material defects.
  • Perform additional duties as instructed by manager.

Requirements & Qualifications

This is a SAFETY SENSITIVE position: requires operating heavy machinery

  • Warehousing, material handling, forklift, and production equipment experience strongly preferred.
  • Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions required.
  • Must be able to read and understand basic measurement functions (ruler, caliper, etc.)
  • Ability to read and understand English to follow work instructions.
  • History of working safely and productively.
  • Dependable, punctual, and works well with others.
  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
  • Able to pass background check, drug screen, physical, meet physical requirements of the position.
    • Ability to pass a human performance evaluation to meet physical requirements of the job (lifting up to 70 lbs., pushing, pulling, etc.)
  • Willingness to work required overtime.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages and bonuses
  • Two Profit-Sharing Bonus potentials!
  • The BEST medical insurance coverage!
    • Anthem plan with low co-pays, deductibles, and weekly contributions!
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employer-paid life insurance and disability insurances
  • Flexible Spending and Health Saving Accounts
  • 401(k) Plan with 100% employer matching contribution
  • Job posting program for career growth opportunities with a great company!

Yarde Metals is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/Disabled/Veterans.

Yarde Metals Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

EEO IS THE LAW

Export Control Compliance & ITAR

Yarde Metals, Inc. works with technologies and materials subject to U.S. Government Export Control Laws and regulations. Upon hire, individuals must be available for work and in compliance with ITAR 22 CFR 120-130. Yarde Metals, Inc. reserves the right to inquire further on any matter bearing on the company's export compliance obligations.

Drug Testing is a Condition of Employment

Yarde Metals is a federal sub-contractor and is required to comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and as a result,

prohibits the use of marijuana.

work mode

On-site

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