Equipment Operator

TKO StaffPros, LLC; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

TKO StaffPros, LLC is seeking a dependable Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Indiana. You will operate loaders, forklifts, and other yard equipment to manage logs, lumber inventory, and keep the yard organized and efficient.

Requirements include proven experience with heavy equipment in industrial or lumber yard settings, with a strong emphasis on safety, and the ability to pass background checks and drug testing. Certification is preferred and outdoor work in all weather is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating heavy equipment in industrial, construction, manufacturing, or lumber yard settings.
• Equipment operator certification is strongly preferred.
• Strong safety habits and adherence to OSHA/site safety protocols.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reliable attendance and ability to pass background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Operate loaders, forklifts, and other yard equipment to move logs, lumber, and materials.
• Load and unload trucks while keeping the yard organized and safe.
• Perform daily pre- and post-shift inspections and routine maintenance checks.
• Immediately report mechanical issues or safety hazards to management.
• Collaborate with production and yard crews to ensure a smooth material flow.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Maintenance checks

Education

Equipment operator certification

Job description

TKO StaffPros, LLC is seeking a dependable and safety-conscious Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. In this role, you will operate loaders, forklifts, and other industrial yard equipment to manage log efficiently and lumber inventory while keeping our yard organized and running smoothly.

Required Experience:

Equipment Operation: Safely operate heavy machinery, including loaders and forklifts, to move logs, lumber, and raw materials.

Logistics & Yard Management: Efficiently load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks while maintaining a clean, orderly yard layout.

Equipment Maintenance: Perform daily inspections and routine pre- and post-shift operational checks on your assigned equipment.

Safety & Compliance: Immediately report any mechanical issues, safety hazards, or near-misses to management.

Team Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with production and yard crews to ensure a continuous and efficient flow of materials.

Requirements

Requirements:

Experience: Proven experience operating heavy equipment within an industrial, construction, manufacturing, or lumber yard setting.

Certifications: Equipment operator certification is strongly preferred.

Safety First: Strong safety habits, sharp attention to detail, and a commitment to following OSHA and site-specific safety protocols.

Working Conditions: Comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather.

Reliability: Dependable attendance record, reliable transportation to the job site, and the ability to pass a standard background check and drug test.

Medical, Dental, and Vision and Life is available

TKO StaffPros LLC, isan equal opportunity employer