Forklift Loader

Company Logo Overview Suncoast Post-Tension is North America’s largest unbonded post-tension specialist. Suncoast has been in business for over 30 years, and we are dedicated to providing the construction industry with engineering expertise , responsive service and manufacturing excellence to ensure safe, timely and cost-effective installations, restorations and repairs.

The Forklift Loader is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a sit-down forklift to move, stage, and load post-tensioning materials and rebar onto flatbed trucks. This is a physically demanding role that requires outdoor work in all weather conditions, a strong focus on load accuracy, and strict adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Forklift Operation: Safely operate a heavy-duty sit-down forklift to transport rebar, post-tensioning coils, and related construction materials across the yard
• Flatbed Loading: Properly sequence, balance, and secure heavy, irregular loads onto flatbed trailers for safe transit
• Inventory & Staging: Locate, pull, and stage materials according to shipping manifests and loading orders
• Quality & Detail Control: Verify item counts, bundle tags, and product descriptions against paperwork to ensure 100% order accuracy before shipment
• Documentation: Read, interpret, and fill out shipping documents, pick lists, and safety logs in English
• Safety & Maintenance: Conduct daily pre-shift forklift inspections. Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free yard environment

Qualifications Experience:

• Proven experience operating a sit-down forklift in an industrial, manufacturing, or lumberyard environment
• Direct experience with flatbed truck loading (understanding weight distribution and load stability)
• Prior experience handling rebar or post-tensioning materials is highly preferred

Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently to accurately process shipping paperwork and communicate with drivers and supervisors.

Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy when checking part numbers, counts, and loading configurations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 50 pounds regularly, and greater weights with assistance
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and machinery safely and effectively for extended durations, including repetitive hand and foot movements, and in both hot and cold weather environments
• Ability to climb on and off equipment, ladders, and elevated platforms, and work at heights when required
• Ability to use hands and tools to perform physical tasks, including rigging, securing loads, and equipment adjustments
• Ability to maintain situational awareness and react quickly to changing job site conditions to ensure safety
• Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions and safety signals, including working in environments with high noise levels (hearing protection may be required )
• Ability to see and distinguish colors, depths, and distances to safely operate equipment and perform tasks
• Ability to work extended hours, including overtime, weekends, and travel as required by project needs
• Ability to perform physically demanding work requiring stamina, endurance, and strength in a fast-paced, high-risk environment

Additional Information Salary R ange : $20.00 / hr+

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permitted by law

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay

Suncoast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.