Material Handler in Athens, Texas at Red Dot LLC

Keep production moving. Handle heavy steel safely. Help every project stay on schedule.

Red Dot Buildings is seeking a safety-focused, dependable Material Handling Specialist to move, organize and stage structural steel materials throughout our fabrication operation.

In this role, you will supply production lines with the raw steel, plate and structural components they need to maintain a continuous workflow. You will also prepare and load materials for outside fabrication partners when additional production capacity is needed.

The ideal candidate is an experienced equipment operator who works carefully, communicates well and takes pride in maintaining an organized staging yard. This is a hands-on position that primarily works outdoors and plays an important role in supporting our shop, logistics and project-delivery teams.

About Red Dot Buildings

For more than 60 years, Red Dot Buildings has designed and manufactured custom-engineered metal buildings. Based in Athens, Texas, Red Dot delivers complex, customized structures for commercial, educational, athletic, government, worship and specialty applications.

From design and detailing through fabrication and erection management, our work is built on technical expertise, teamwork, attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

What You Will Do

• Transport raw steel, plate, structural members and other components to designated production lines and work areas
• Stage materials accurately and efficiently to help prevent production delays
• Organize, bundle and load steel assemblies and materials onto 48-foot flatbed trailers
• Verify material types, quantities, heat numbers and dimensions against bills of materials, shop orders and transportation documents
• Document outbound shipments, including required signatures and photographs, before dispatch
• Update inventory records, material logs and internal tracking systems as needed
• Safely operate high-capacity forklifts, yard mules, side-loaders, overhead cranes and other material-handling equipment
• Assist with inventory counts and material organization
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe staging yard
• Communicate with shop supervisors, receiving personnel and shipping coordinators regarding material status and dispatch timelines
• Assist with material sorting, special projects and other assigned responsibilities

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience operating high-capacity forklifts and yard mules
• Experience moving or loading heavy materials, preferably structural steel or other industrial products
• Ability to accurately match materials against bills of materials, shop orders or shipping documents
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when verifying material quantities, dimensions and identification numbers
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with production, shipping, receiving and warehouse teams
• Dependable, safety-conscious approach to daily work
• Ability to stay organized and adjust to changing production priorities

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on your skills and experience
• Retirement contributions that grow with you
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• The chance to work on complex, custom-engineered steel buildings

Red Dot Buildings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.