Equipment Operator

Jimmy Jazz; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 45,736,000 - 48,822,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life & disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sabre Industries is seeking a skilled forklift operator in the United States to support shipping and material handling. The role requires operating a 10,000+ lb forklift, ensuring safe loading, and coordinating with warehouse personnel to meet shipping schedules.

As a full-time, non-exempt position, the candidate must have a high school diploma, 3–5 years of forklift experience, and a Level B certification. Strong teamwork and clear English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of forklift experience operating a 10,000+ lb capacity unit.
• Ability to read and interpret Shipping Authorizations and Daily Ship Schedules.
• Level B Equipment Operator Certification required.
• Effective English communication with warehouse personnel.

Responsibilities

• Operate an all-terrain forklift to move, locate, relocate, and stock materials.
• Ensure the quality and safe handling of items during loading/unloading.
• Load, unload, and prepare materials for shipments as needed.
• Cross-train to assist in shipping duties as required.
• Maintain knowledge of yard bin locations and support shipping schedules.
• Contribute to productive, safe, and clean work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

10,000+ lb forklift

Job description

• Base Pay $16.50 / Hour
• Job Category Production
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Description

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America’s communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time.

Our teams live out the organization’s core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection. That’s how we continuously exceed our high standards of enterprise excellence—by creating a space for our engaged employees to thrive.

With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization. People will always be our greatest asset and we place emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees.

Scope of Responsibility

This position is responsible for operating an all-terrain forklift for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, and stocking materials in accordance to shipping procedures and customer requirements.

• Ensures quality of all shipping items by verifying and identifying information and quality/condition of items as well as taking steps necessary to protect items from damage while being loaded on trucks and in shipping containers.
• Loads and unloads material in a safe and organized manner at all times.
• Pulls and prepares materials for shipments as needed.
• Uses small hand tools such as pneumatic staple/nail gun, banding equipment, stencil machine, digital camera and radial arm saw as needed.
• Uses overhead crane as needed.
• Maintains a complete knowledge of all yard bin locations.
• Reviews and understands Shipping Schedules, Pick Queues and Bill of Materials.
• Contributes to a team effort by communicating and working well with others within and outside the department.
• Maintains a high level of productivity.
• Contributes to a safe working environment by being responsible for quality, safety, organization, and cleanliness in your area of operation.
• Cross trains to assist in any shipping duties as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or any combination of education and experience
• 3 to 5 years of recent experience operating a 10,000+ pound capacity forklift or heavy equipment.
• Demonstrate accuracy of work, good organization skills as well as the ability to work as a team player.
• Effectively communicate, in English, with warehouse personnel, management and supervisors via two-way radio, email and in person.
• Ability to read and interpret Shipping Authorizations and Daily Ship Schedules.
• Must maintain a Level B Equipment Operator Certification and proficient using all large ma terial handling equipment to transport, bundle and stage material for shipment.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently exerting up to 30 pounds of force.
• Must be able to climb in to equipment, bend, kneel, sit, reach and grasp.
• Must be able to effectively use small hand tools such as pneumatic staple/nail gun, banding equipment, stencil machine, digital camera, and radial arm saw.

At Sabre Industries, we invest in your future with a competitive benefits program. As a full-time employee, you are eligible for:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Health and Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Summary

• Integrity- We are integrous. We build trust and respect every day and it is the foundational value we stand tall on.
• Commitment – We stay committed. We empower each other to take ownership of our goals and we execute together.
• Innovation- We remain innovative. It’s in our nature to deliver the highest quality and best in class solutions.
• Connection- We are connected. We connect our diverse cultures and will continue to connect the inclusive communities we serve.

All new hires must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check
Sabre Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity