Forklift Operator/ Material Sorter

it's what's inside that counts

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There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Erect the structural framework for high rise buildings, bridges, power plants and towers
• Place reinforcing steel in concrete forms for roadways, foundations and structures
• Welding, rigging and machinery moving
• Use information from a variety of sources in order to select proper materials and the needed amounts for a project
• Use details from written plans and instructions from supervisors in order to securely bolt metal structures together
• Transport heavy metal pieces from the ground level to a higher location using tools like cranes or working with other team members to help position pieces correctly
• Ensure proper placement, balance and alignment of structural pieces by using levels, laser tools or plumb bobs
• Transform metal pieces into functional elements by cutting materials and using fabrication techniques

What You'll Need

• Minimum 1 year working with heavy industrial environment experience preferred but not required
• Communicate effectively – oral and written
• Possess a strong work ethic and practice safe working habits
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and steps
• Must be able to work overtime, either planned or unplanned for emergency situations
• Must be able to read technical documents and service manuals
• Must be able and willing to cross train as required
• Must be able to work outside under all weather conditions to include working in the heat and cold weather
• Stand for long periods of time
• Perform the rigorous manual labor required by the trade and have a natural ability to work at high elevations
• Have a good sense of balance
• Follow the proper OSHA regulations

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Completion of an apprenticeship program from the local union hall

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world!

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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