Warehouse Operative/Forklift Operator
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Jamestown Manufacturing - Jamestown, ND 58401Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedSalary Range: $17.00 - $25.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Warehouse
The Opportunity
We are hiring a Warehouse Operative to join our Jamestown manufacturing team. You are the engine that keeps our production floor running - receiving materials, managing inventory, staging components, and making sure finished steel building products hit the dock on time. If you are organized, physically capable, and take pride in doing things right, we want to hear from you.
What You Will Do
Receive incoming material shipments, verify against purchase orders, and document discrepancies
Pick, pull, and deliver materials to production workstations according to job orders and schedules
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and overhead cranes to move materials and finished components safely
Prepare finished steel building components for outbound shipment including sorting, bundling, labeling, and dock staging
Conduct cycle counts and participate in inventory audits to maintain accurate records
Maintain clean, organized, and clearly labeled storage areas and dock zones throughout every shift
Follow all safety rules, OSHA standards, and PPE requirements - every time, no exceptions
Support the production floor as needed to help the team meet customer deadlines - overtime as needed during peak periods
What We Are Looking For
1+ years of experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or logistics environment
Forklift operating experience - sit-down counterbalance and/or reach truck
Ability to read work orders, packing slips, shipping documents, and inventory records
Accurate, organized, and reliable - errors in receiving or shipping have real downstream consequences
Forklift certification, overhead crane experience, or WMS familiarity are a plus but not required
Why Work at Sunward Steel Buildings
Sunward Steel Buildings has been a trusted name in pre-engineered metal buildings for decades, and that reputation is built on the people behind it. As a family-owned company, we operate with a long-term mindset not only for our customers but for the team members who make it all possible.
You’ll find a culture grounded in trust, accountability, and genuine care for the people who show up every day. Whether you work on the shop floor or in the office, your contributions matter here, and your voice is heard.
We are proud to offer stable, full-time employment and a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to taking care of our team. Sunward covers between 72%-82% of benefit premiums depending on your coverage tier, so quality coverage stays accessible for you and your family.
Benefits Include
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Long-Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Program
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off (PTO) - 128 hours annually
Eight (8) Paid Holidays per year
Career Growth
Warehouse Operatives who demonstrate strong production performance, quality consciousness, and reliability have a clear path toward various roles as Sunward grows. We invest in our manufacturing team and promote from within.
Sunward Steel Buildings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Company at a glance
Sunward Steel is a family-owned, American manufacturer specializing in custom-engineered steel buildings for commercial, agricultural, and residential use. For more than 50 years, we've designed, engineered, and fabricated structures that are built to perform for the long term.
With over 75,000 buildings delivered nationwide, our team provides end-to-end guidance from concept and engineering through fabrication and delivery. Unlike resellers and commodity kit providers, Sunward controls every step of the process to ensure quality, transparency, and reliability.
Our customers choose Sunward not because we're the cheapest, but because we're the most trusted. We believe great buildings are engineered, not guessed, and every project deserves craftsmanship that stands the test of time.
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