Metal Processing & Forklift Operator
Job Description
Job Title
Metal Processing & Forklift Operator — Machine Operator (2nd Shift, Direct Hire)
Overview
Join a well-established metals and manufacturing company in Winston?Salem, NC as a 2nd?shift Machine Operator in a heavy manufacturing / metal fabrication facility. This direct?hire, full?time role (2:30 PM–11:00 PM) is hands-on and fast-paced—operating and supporting metal processing equipment to cut, shape, sort, and prepare metal products for shipping. Safety, quality, and teamwork are key to success in this environment.
Required Skills
Bring your forklift experience and production mindset—apply today and send your resume to Blake to get considered quickly for this direct?hire opening.
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Metal Processing & Forklift Operator — Machine Operator (2nd Shift, Direct Hire)
Overview
Join a well-established metals and manufacturing company in Winston?Salem, NC as a 2nd?shift Machine Operator in a heavy manufacturing / metal fabrication facility. This direct?hire, full?time role (2:30 PM–11:00 PM) is hands-on and fast-paced—operating and supporting metal processing equipment to cut, shape, sort, and prepare metal products for shipping. Safety, quality, and teamwork are key to success in this environment.
Required Skills
- Prior forklift experience (required)
- Experience operating or assisting with industrial processing machinery (industrial saws, shears, crushers, plasma cutting equipment, etc.)
- Ability to perform material handling and support shipping/receiving
- Comfortable working in a non?climate?controlled environment
- Strong safety mindset and ability to follow all procedures and guidelines
- Flexibility to work across departments and rotate work areas as needed
- Background in metal fabrication, metal processing, or related heavy manufacturing
- Experience with basic inspection or verifying materials meet specifications
- Previous experience in construction, production, or industrial warehouse environments
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, machine operation, metal processing, or similar industrial settings preferred
- Ability to reliably work 2nd shift: 2:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Able to perform physically demanding work (standing, lifting, bending) and work safely around heavy equipment
- Comfortable working in hot, dusty conditions during warmer months
- Direct hire position (not temp-to-hire)
- Pay: $20.00/hourÂ
Bring your forklift experience and production mindset—apply today and send your resume to Blake to get considered quickly for this direct?hire opening.
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