Heavy Duty forklift

Reporting to the Finish Shop Supervisor, the Heavy-Duty Forklift Operator handles steel and construction materials, shipping containers, and trailers. The role supports production operations by safely moving, loading, unloading, and staging materials and outbound shipments using heavy-duty forklifts and trailer loading equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty forklifts to move steel, construction materials, and other heavy loads.
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and shipping containers.
• Move materials safely between work areas to support production operations.
• Stage outbound shipments for efficient loading and dispatch.
• Assess load capacity and maintain control of materials during handling.
• Use trailer loading equipment as required.
• Follow workplace safety requirements and maintain situational awareness in active work environments.
• Support accurate inventory movement and material placement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Entry-level experience in heavy-duty forklift operation.
• Knowledge of heavy-duty forklift operation and load capacity assessment.
• Understanding of workplace safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail and situational awareness.

Dragon Products is a leading manufacturer of high-performance equipment for the industrial and energy sectors. We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Industrial Sandblaster to join our team in La Porte, TX. This is a stable shop position working on large, fabricated steel structures like trailers and roll-off boxes.