Yard/Material Mover - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

NABRICO Marine Products is seeking a safety-focused, dependable Yard / Material Mover to join our team in Ashland City, TN. In this role, you will safely operate heavy equipment to transport steel, fabricated components, and finished products throughout our manufacturing facility. This position is essential to maintaining production flow by ensuring materials are delivered safely, accurately, and efficiently to support our manufacturing teams.

We are looking for individuals with experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, or other heavy equipment who take pride in working safely, communicating effectively, and supporting a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

About NABRICO Marine Products

NABRICO Marine Products is a leading manufacturer of inland barges and marine products serving the U.S. inland waterway system. Our products help transport essential commodities including grain, coal, aggregates, petroleum products, fertilizers, chemicals, and other liquid cargoes throughout the nation's waterways.

In addition to manufacturing dry cargo and tank barges, NABRICO Marine Products is the largest U.S. manufacturer of fiberglass hopper barge covers and produces a complete line of marine deck hardware, including hatches, castings, and winches for towboats and dock facilities.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate heavy equipment, including forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment, to transport steel, fabricated components, and production materials throughout the facility.
• Load, unload, lift, transport, and stage large steel plates, structural components, and finished assemblies while following established lifting and rigging procedures.
• Supply production areas with materials needed to support welders, fitters, saw operators, and other manufacturing personnel.
• Operate equipment in active production areas while maintaining constant awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, and ongoing operations.
• Perform pre-shift inspections of forklifts, overhead cranes, and other equipment to ensure safe operation and report maintenance concerns.
• Safely load and unload trucks and trailers while properly securing materials to prevent damage or injury.
• Coordinate material movement to maintain an efficient production flow and minimize downtime.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining inventory in the yard and production areas.
• Communicate with production teams, supervisors, and fellow equipment operators to prioritize material movement and support production schedules.
• Follow proper rigging practices and safely handle oversized, heavy, or awkward loads.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout the yard and manufacturing facility.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Participate in safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, skid steers, loaders, or other heavy equipment in a manufacturing, construction, warehouse, shipping, logistics, or heavy industrial environment.
• Experience safely transporting oversized, heavy, or awkward materials.
• Basic knowledge of rigging practices, load stability, and material handling procedures is preferred.
• Ability to safely load and unload trucks, trailers, and production materials.
• Ability to read work orders, material lists, shipping documents, or production paperwork is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent attention to safety, organization, and productivity.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and access equipment throughout the shift.
• Ability to climb on and off heavy equipment multiple times during the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely work around welders, overhead cranes, forklifts, moving vehicles, suspended loads, and heavy industrial machinery.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, dust, and outdoor conditions.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays based on production needs.
• Ability to remain alert, make sound decisions, and safely operate equipment in a fast-paced production environment.

Why Join NABRICO Marine Products?

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities
• Safety-focused work environment
• Stable, growing manufacturing operation

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