Who We Are: Merrill Steel is a family-owned company that has been in central Wisconsin for the past 60 years. Now in our fourth generation of family ownership, we’re building bigger and better than ever. From stadiums to hospitals and skyscrapers, our complex structural steel and plate fabrications are the backbones of many massive projects all over the country.

What Makes Us Different: We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset. It is our intention to make continuous improvements to ensure our employees enjoy coming to work. Here is a list of just some of the things we offer:

• Flexible Scheduling: Second shift operates Monday– Friday from 5:30 pm – 5:00 am, Fridays are voluntary. Second shift employees receive a night shift premium of $1.60/hour effective immediately.
• Innovative and Affordable Healthcare: We have put a lot of effort into being able to provide good healthcare at a very affordable cost to our employees. We have an onsite clinic that you and your family can use. Insurance available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Extensive Wellness Plan: You can earn enough $ to meet your annual deductible through participation in the yearly wellness program.
• Health Savings Account
• Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability Insurance
• PTO: Time awarded after 30 days of employment
• 9 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Yearly Tuition Reimbursement
• Milestone Anniversary gifts
• Safety Boots and Glasses: In addition to offering a generous company contribution each year, we also have companies come onsite for fitting and purchasing.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Celebrations Throughout the Year: annual family fun day, annual Christmas party, Thanksgiving turkeys, Christmas hams, popcorn Wednesdays, monthly celebration meals.

Yard Forklift Operator

Department: Production / Yard Operations

Reports To: Prep Lead

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Work Schedule: Approximately 44–55 hours per week

Certification Requirement: Forklift certification required

Position Summary

The Yard Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating large outdoor forklifts and combi-lifts to unload, transport, organize, store, and stage structural steel materials. This position supports production operations by moving processed steel to designated fabrication areas, supplying departments according to pick lists, loading and unloading trucks and railcars, maintaining accurate inventory records, and keeping the yard organized and safe.

The ideal candidate has experience operating forklifts to move large steel members, can identify structural steel sizes and shapes, and consistently follows safe material-handling practices.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Safely operate large outdoor forklifts and combi-lifts to move, load, unload, and position steel materials.
• Transport processed steel from saws and Python machines to designated fabrication staging areas.
• Unload incoming trucks and railcars using appropriate equipment and established safety procedures.
• Assist with loading oversized steel onto trucks using approved equipment and material-handling methods.
• Supply production departments with materials according to pick lists, work instructions, and production requirements.
• Identify structural steel sizes, shapes, and types to ensure accurate material handling, storage, and placement.
• Store steel in designated yard locations and maintain an organized, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Complete daily equipment inspections, inventory records, checklists, and other required documentation accurately.
• Identify and help resolve material shortages, overages, and discrepancies in coordination with Purchasing and other departments.
• Inspect equipment and attachments before use and report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, or maintenance concerns to supervision.
• Climb onto trailers as necessary to perform assigned material-handling duties while following required fall-prevention and safety procedures.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all company safety policies, procedures, and established work instructions.
• Maintain accuracy and quality when handling materials and completing documentation.
• Follow instructions and direction from supervision and communicate material or production concerns promptly.
• Assist other departments as needed to support production and workflow.
• Maintain reliable attendance, a positive work ethic, and a cooperative attitude.
• Demonstrate accountability, safe work practices, quality workmanship, and teamwork.
• Provide constructive feedback to supervision reg

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N = Not applicable | O = Occasionally (up to 33%) | F = Frequently (33–66%) | C = Constantly (over 66%).

Physical abilities

Stand

??Frequently?

Walk

??Frequently?

Sit

??Occasionally?

Handling

??Frequently?

Reach outward

??Frequently?

Reach above shoulder

??Frequently?

Climb

??Occasionally?

Crawl

??Occasionally?

Squat or kneel

??Occasionally?

Bend

??Frequently?

Lift / carry

10 lbs or less

??Frequently?

11–20 lbs

??Occasionally?

21–50 lbs

??Occasionally?

51–70 lbs

??Occasionally?

Over 70 lbs

??Not applicable?

Push / pull

12 lbs or less

??Frequently?

13–25 lbs

??Occasionally?

26–40 lbs

??Occasionally?

41–100 lbs

??Not applicable?

Merrill Steel is committed to equal employment opportunities in all of its policies regarding:

RECRUITING BENEFITS

EMPLOYMENT HIRING TRAINING

PROMOTIONS LAYOFF & RECALL

COMPENSATION

The above policies are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, handicap, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or, except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification. The company gives full consideration to the employment of disabled or handicapped persons for work they are qualified to do. Management pledges itself to support and sustain the beliefs and policies outlined in this statement.

The Company encourages initiative and leadership by individuals as the best means to carry out this policy. Violations of this policy will be met with appropriate action.

The Company works with selected agencies and groups to initiate and sustain this policy.

It is the responsibility of each member of management to give this policy full support. It is the duty of each employee to create a job environment conducive to this policy.

The Company considers all qualified minority group applications for all job categories. All sources of employment recruiting are advised of such. All employee job openings state that Merrill Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Where deemed necessary, the Company informs appropriate minority groups and women’s organizations in making the Company’s needs known.

Merrill Steel does not maintain or tolerate facilities that are segregated on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, handicap, sex, marital status, or sexual preference, except where sex is a bona fide qualification.

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