Forklift Operator​/Material Handler - Bilingual

• Bilingual Communication
• Forklift certification.

Rustic Fence and Steel

Arlington, Texas

Full-Time

$18 – $23+ per hour, based on experience

Daytime, on-site

Commercial Fencing, Steel Fabrication, and Construction

Rustic Fence and Steel is seeking an experienced, dependable Bilingual English/Spanish Construction Forklift Operator/Yard Worker to support daily material movement, loading, staging, inventory organization, and yard operations at our Arlington facility. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required for this position. This role works closely with English- and Spanish-speaking team members across the yard, shop, inventory, dispatch, and field operations.

The successful candidate must be able to clearly understand and communicate work instructions, safety information, material details, and changing priorities in both languages. This is a hands‑on position in an active construction‑material yard. You will work with steel, fencing materials, lumber, fabricated products, equipment, trucks, and trailers while helping ensure crews and deliveries receive the correct materials safely and on time.

The ideal candidate has at least 2+ years of construction forklift experience, is comfortable performing physical work outdoors, communicates confidently in both English and Spanish, and takes pride in keeping a busy yard safe, organized, and productive.

• Forklift and Equipment Operation
• Safely operate forklifts to move, stage, load, unload, and organize construction materials.
• Move steel, fencing materials, lumber, fabricated products, pallets, equipment, and related supplies.
• Operate skid steers or other yard equipment when trained and authorized.
• Load and unload trucks and trailers safely and efficiently.
• Position materials in designated inventory, staging, fabrication, and yard areas.
• Assist with large, long, heavy, or unusual loads requiring additional planning or equipment.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and promptly report damage, maintenance needs, or unsafe conditions.
• Material Handling and Order Staging
• Stage materials for deliveries, fabrication, field crews, and internal departments.
• Verify materials against pick tickets, work orders, and staging instructions before release.
• Count, identify, organize, and place materials accurately.
• Assist with receiving incoming shipments and checking for damage, shortages, or discrepancies.
• Identify and tag materials for restocking, repair, return, or scrap.
• Communicate material shortages, incorrect items, inventory concerns, or staging issues quickly.
• Work closely with Inventory, Dispatch, Shop, Yard, and Field teams to prioritize material movement.
• Bilingual Communication
• Communicate clearly and professionally in both English and Spanish throughout the workday.
• Translate or clarify work instructions when needed to support safe and efficient operations.
• Communicate safety expectations, material information, load instructions, and changing priorities in both languages.
• Coordinate with English- and Spanish-speaking coworkers, drivers, supervisors, and field personnel.
• Help prevent misunderstandings by confirming instructions, quantities, locations, and priorities.
• Yard Operations and Safety
• Maintain organized material racks, storage areas, loading zones, and travel paths.
• Keep forklift routes, driveways, loading areas, and work zones clear of obstructions.
• Assist with general yard cleanup, scrap removal, and material organization.
• Secure materials and loads when needed to prevent shifting, damage, or unsafe conditions.
• Follow company safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Maintain awareness of pedestrians, vehicles, equipment, overhead hazards, and changing yard conditions.
• Take initiative and remain productive during slower periods or between assigned moves.

• Fluent or professionally proficient in both English and Spanish.
• At least 2+ years of professional construction forklift operating experience.
• Ability to understand, give, and confirm workplace and safety instructions in both English and Spanish.
• Experience loading, unloading, moving, or staging heavy materials.
• Abilit…