Material Handler

*Job Title: Material Handler* *Location:* Pickens, SC *Company:* Bridge Brothers *About Bridge Brothers* Bridge Brothers designs, engineers, fabricates, and constructs custom steel bridges across the country. Our fabrication shop supports projects from raw material to finished steel components. We are looking for a dependable, safety-focused *Material Handler with strong heavy forklift experience* to support material movement throughout our shop and yard. *Position Summary* Bridge Brothers is seeking an experienced *Material Handler* responsible for safely moving, loading, unloading, and staging large steel components and raw materials throughout our fabrication facility. This is a *forklift-heavy position*, and candidates must have prior experience operating forklifts to handle *large, heavy, and oversized materials*. Experience moving structural steel or working in a fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or industrial environment is strongly preferred. *Key Responsibilities* * Operate *heavy-capacity forklifts* to safely move large steel components and raw materials * Load and unload trucks, trailers, and material deliveries * Move long, heavy, and oversized steel throughout the shop and yard * Stage materials for welders, fabricators, painters, and other production teams * Safely position and transport materials in active fabrication areas * Inspect loads and determine safe lifting and material-handling methods * Perform daily forklift inspections and report equipment issues * Maintain organized material flow throughout the facility * Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements * Maintain a clean and organized work environment *Qualifications* * High school diploma or equivalent preferred * *1+ year of heavy forklift experience required* * Experience moving *large, heavy, or oversized materials* required * Experience handling structural steel strongly preferred * Manufacturing, fabrication, construction, steel, or other heavy industrial experience preferred * Strong understanding of forklift safety, load capacity, and material handling * Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in an industrial environment * Strong attention to safety and reliability * Team-oriented attitude and solid work ethic Forklift certification is a plus but not required (certification available in-house if needed). *Physical Demands & Work Environment* * Industrial fabrication and outdoor yard environment * Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting * Regular operation of heavy material-handling equipment * Exposure to dust, noise, weather, and moving equipment * PPE required and provided *Role Details* * *Schedule:* Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. EST (some weekends as needed) * *Employment Type:* Full-time, Non-exempt * *Benefits:* Eligible after 90 days (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and paid holidays) Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week Work Location: In person