Equipment Operator

Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

On-site nurse

401k and Paid Holidays after 90 days

Career advancement opportunities

On-site training

Steel toe reimbursement

Job summary

Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation in Columbia, PA is seeking an Equipment Operator to support Manufacturing & Distribution. You will operate forklifts and other powered industrial vehicles to move materials, load and unload cargo, and keep records.

The role emphasizes safety, equipment maintenance, and clean, organized work areas. This full-time position offers health benefits, on-site nurse, 401k and paid holidays after 90 days, and opportunities for career advancement with on-site training.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate mobile and heavy equipment.
• Repetitive use of both hands for the duration of your shift.
• Constant awareness of surroundings.
• Must be available for weekend and overtime assignments as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate various powered industrial vehicles including trucks, lifts, front end loaders, and sweepers.
• Performs hauling and delivery duties as assigned.
• Loads and unloads cargo.
• Operates forklift to move materials, equipment, etc.
• Maintains vehicle upkeep such as fuel, oil, tires, etc.
• Maintains records by manual or automated systems.
• Maintains housekeeping and safety.

Skills

Operate mobile equipment

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Job description

Equipment Operator

Department: Manufacturing & Distribution - General Labor

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbia, PA - Plant

Reporting To: Teresa Rupp

Compensation: $21.79 / hour

Description

This role involves the operation of a variety of powered industrial vehicles— including forklifts, trucks, front-end loaders, and sweepers to support material handling and transportation needs across the facility. The position includes responsibilities such as loading and unloading cargo, performing routine vehicle maintenance, and ensuring accurate recordkeeping. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, proper equipment use, and maintaining clean, organized work areas.

How You Will Help

• Operate various powered industrial vehicles including, but not limited to, trucks, lifts, front end loaders, and sweepers
• Operates assigned vehicle performing hauling and delivery duties as assigned
• Loads and unloads cargo
• Operates forklift to position and move materials, equipment, etc.
• Maintains and services vehicle needs as required, such as fuel, oil, water, tires, hydraulic systems, battery, etc.
• Maintains appropriate records by manual or automated systems
• Maintains proper housekeeping in work areas and operates equipment in a safe manner
• Properly uses and maintains company tools and equipment
• Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner

What You Will Bring

• Must be able to operate mobile and heavy equipment.
• Repetitive use of both hands for the duration of your shift.
• Constant awareness of surroundings.
• Must be available for weekend and overtime assignments as required.

Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned.

Compensation

• $21.79 per hour, plus a $2.00/hour shift differential for second and third shifts.
• Health benefits
• On-site nurse
• 401k and Paid Holidays after 90 days
• Career advancement opportunities, on-site training, steel toe reimbursement