Forklift Operator - Port Operations

Description

URGENTLY HIRING FOR NIGHT SHIFT!

Location: Leetsdale Industrial Park — near Sewickley, Ambridge, Aliquippa, Coraopolis, Moon Township, Baden, Franklin Park, Wexford, Robinson Township

Bi-weekly Hiring Open House on Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm starting March 25, 2026.  Every other Wednesday, we will hold on-site interviews with no appointment needed.  Come on down and get hired!

Company Overview — Port of Beemac
Beemac Trucking is a nationally recognized transportation and logistics company providing trucking, port operations, and warehousing services across North America. Headquartered in Ambridge, PA, we operate 400+ trucks and 40+ terminals throughout the United States. As a 100% Employee-Owned Top 100 For-Hire Carrier, Beemac is built on accountability, teamwork, and long-term stability. With over 40 years in business, we continue to invest in people, safety, and infrastructure to stay a leader in the industry.

Position Summary

The Port of Beemac in Leetsdale Industrial Park operates 24/7. In this role, you will safely load and unload material from barges, trucks, and railcars in a heavy-industrial, outdoor environment. Large model forklift or overhead cabin crane experience is a plus — but not required — we will train the right people.

Shifts Available: 7AM or 7PM (10–12 hr. shifts)

Pay information

• Up to $24/hour to start for night shift + overtime - minimum of 1 year of experience operating large forklifts (approx. 60,000 lbs.)
• $19 - $22/hour to start for day shift, minimal experience
• Up to $2.00/hour increase after successfully completing the 90-day probationary period

Hiring Incentives & Perks

• $500 bonus after 90 days and $1,000 after 180 days, for qualifying employees
• $100 monthly bonus after 180 days, for qualifying employees
• Shift differential for nights/weekends
• $500 employee referral bonus
• $150 safety boot allowance (steel-toe & muck boots) every year
• Full ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership)
• Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k) + match, PTO, Holidays  

Key Responsibilities

• Safely load/offload barges, railcars, and trucks
• Follow safety rules, PPE standards, and work orders
• Operate industrial equipment (training provided)
• Keep work areas clean and hazard-free
• Follow written/verbal directions and work with a team

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• Ability to pass training and required testing.
• Ability to pass a drug test, including medical marijuana
• Previous applicable forklift experience preferred
• Must have a flexible schedule, including availability to work weekends.
• Must be willing to work shifts and/or overtime hours during the week/weekends as dictated by operations.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. frequently.
• Willing to work in areas with full exposure to the elements year-round.
• Must have recent work history and a proven track record working cross-functionally.
• Ability to work well with all levels of team members with different backgrounds and needs.
• Must be able to work independently based on periodic guidance and direction.
• Must be able to perform tasks in a timely and safe manner.

Why Join Beemac

• We are growing at a fast pace with consistent year-over-year revenue increases of more than 100%.
• We offer a dynamic company culture that values our employees as our greatest assets. We celebrate the fact that our employees are at the center of making our company flourish.
• We are a Team! One SWARM…one GOAL!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Beemac is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity for all associates and applicants. Beemac recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.