General Laborer

Position Summary

Strobel Fabrication is seeking a dependable, safety-conscious General Laborer to support daily operations within our industrial fabrication facility. The primary responsibilities of this position include operating a forklift, loading and unloading trucks, moving and staging pipe, transporting materials throughout the fabrication shop, and assisting with general material handling.

The ideal candidate will have previous forklift operating experience, familiarity with handling industrial piping and steel materials, and the physical ability to perform labor-intensive duties in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Pipe Handling and Material Movement

• Load, unload, move, and stage various sizes and lengths of pipe, fittings, structural steel, and fabrication materials.
• Safely transport pipe and materials throughout the fabrication shop and designated storage areas.
• Organize, sort, and stage piping materials according to project requirements and production schedules.
• Assist welders, pipefitters, and fabrication personnel by delivering materials to designated workstations.
• Secure and properly position pipe to prevent rolling, shifting, or damage during storage and transportation.
• Assist with loading completed pipe assemblies and fabricated components for shipment.
• Maintain organized pipe racks, material storage areas, and shop workspaces.

Forklift Operation

• Operate forklifts to safely lift, transport, load, unload, and position pipe and other fabrication materials.
• Move long, heavy, or oversized pipe using appropriate forklift attachments and approved handling procedures.
• Perform daily pre-operation forklift inspections and report equipment deficiencies.
• Follow established forklift operating procedures, load capacity restrictions, and pedestrian safety requirements.
• Assist with loading and unloading delivery trucks and trailers.
• Ensure materials are properly balanced, secured, and positioned before transport.
• Operate other material-handling equipment as assigned when properly trained and authorized.

General Labor and Shop Support

• Assist with basic fabrication preparation, material organization, and general shop duties.
• Use basic hand tools and power tools as directed and when properly trained.
• Remove scrap materials, debris, and other hazards from work areas.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe fabrication facility.
• Assist with inventory organization, material counts, and receiving activities.
• Support shop personnel with additional duties necessary to maintain production schedules.

Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all Strobel Fabrication safety policies and applicable OSHA regulations.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection.
• Follow proper material-handling and lifting procedures.
• Maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, and overhead hazards.
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, and workplace incidents immediately.
• Participate in required safety meetings and training.

Qualifications

Required

• Previous experience operating a forklift in an industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, or fabrication environment.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and complete required employer training and evaluation.
• Experience moving, loading, unloading, or handling heavy industrial materials.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong attention to safety and material-handling procedures.
• Dependable attendance, strong work ethic, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout the shift.

Preferred

• Previous experience handling industrial pipe, steel, or fabricated materials.
• Experience working in a pipe fabrication shop, construction environment, or industrial manufacturing facility.
• Familiarity with pipe racks, material staging, and loading procedures.
• Experience handling oversized or irregularly shaped loads.

Physical Requirements

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Lifting and Carrying: Frequently lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Heavier materials must be moved using approved mechanical equipment or team lifting procedures.
• Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout an 8–12-hour shift.
• Bending and Stooping: Frequent bending, crouching, kneeling, and squatting while handling and positioning materials.
• Pushing and Pulling: Ability to push, pull, and maneuver pipe, material carts, and equipment using approved methods.
• Climbing: Ability to safely climb onto and off forklifts and other authorized equipment.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to operate forklift controls, handle materials, and use basic hand tools.
• Repetitive Movement: Ability to perform repetitive lifting, reaching, gripping, and material-handling activities.
• Vision and Hearing: Ability to identify hazards, judge distances, recognize warning signals, and communicate safely in an industrial environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding activities in an industrial fabrication environment throughout the scheduled workday.

Work Environment

• Industrial pipe fabrication and manufacturing facility.
• Regular exposure to forklifts, heavy piping materials, moving equipment, welding operations, and shop machinery.
• Exposure to noise, dust, welding fumes, and varying temperatures.
• Frequent interaction with moving equipment, delivery trucks, and material-handling operations.
• Required use of PPE and adherence to all established safety procedures.
• Overtime may be required depending on production schedules.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Strobel Fabrication is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general responsibilities and physical requirements of the position and is not intended to include every possible duty. Responsibilities may change based on operational needs.

Pay: $15.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 45.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person