Forklifts & material handling

Our forklift fleet supports coils, sheets, plate, bundles, and pallets from staging through loading. Matching loads to the right equipment helps protect the material finish, control heavy moves, and keep production supplied.

Forklifts & Material Handling

Heavy material. Handled with care.

From incoming coils to finished sheet, plate, bundles, and pallets, Blue Star Metals keeps your material moving through unloading, production staging, and loading for pickup or delivery.

Our seven-forklift fleet has listed capacities from 3,675 to 50,000 lb. The 50,000 lb Elwell-Parker supports our heaviest material moves, while the 24,000 lb Toyota and smaller lifts help match each load to the right equipment. That flexibility helps keep large orders moving and smaller jobs ready for the next step.

Toyota forklift with extended forks outside Blue Star Metals — Toyota · Yard & material handling

Elwell-Parker forklift beside steel coils inside Blue Star Metals — Elwell-Parker · Heavy material handling

Planning a heavy or oversized load? Send us its weight, dimensions, and packaging details. We confirm handling arrangements for each load; usable lifting capacity depends on load center, attachments, and machine configuration.

Forklift Equipment & Listed Capacities
Machine	Listed capacity
	50,000 lb
Heavy coils, plate, and large bundles: supports receiving and staging for substantial material orders. Helps move heavy stock between storage, processing, and outbound loading without unnecessary transfers.
	24,000 lb
Heavy bundles and sheet or plate packs: supports yard moves, unloading, and production staging. Helps prepare larger orders for processing and pickup while keeping material flowing through the shop.
	9,000 lb
Mid-range bundles and pallets: supports routine loading, unloading, and production feeding. Keeps scheduled orders staged and accessible for the next operation.
	8,500 lb
Sheet packs, bundles, and pallets: flexible support for daily shop handling. Helps move processed material into staging and prepare orders for pickup or delivery.
	5,000 lb
Lighter bundles and pallets: supports short moves and routine production staging. Helps keep smaller orders moving alongside heavier material work.
	5,000 lb
A second lift in this capacity range adds flexibility for lighter bundles and pallets. Supports staging and shop moves while other equipment handles larger loads.
	3,675 lb
Smaller pallets and lighter material: supports everyday shop handling and order staging. Matches lighter jobs to an appropriate lift so larger equipment stays available for heavier moves.

Let’s keep your production moving.

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