Equipment Operator - Galvanizing

Jimmy Jazz; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Continuing Education & Tuition Reimb.

Life and Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Health and Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sabre Industries in Sioux City, IA is seeking a skilled forklift operator in shipping. The role requires operating a 10,000+ pound forklift, loading, unloading, and stocking materials according to schedules.

As a full-time, non-exempt position, you will contribute to a safe, efficient shipping operation and collaborate with yard staff. A high school diploma and 3–5 years forklift experience are expected, with valid certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrate accuracy of work, good organization skills, and teamwork.
• Effectively communicate in English with warehouse personnel and supervisors.
• Ability to read Shipping Authorizations and Daily Ship Schedules.
• Maintain Level B Equipment Operator Certification; preferred valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operate an all-terrain forklift to move, locate, relocate, and stock materials per shipping procedures.
• Ensure quality of shipped items and protect them from damage during loading.
• Load and unload materials safely; pull and prepare for shipments.
• Use tools such as banding equipment, stencil machine, and camera as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of yard bin locations and review shipping schedules.
• Contribute to a team effort and uphold safety, organization, and productivity.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pneumatic staple gun

Banding equipment

Stencil machine

Digital camera

Radial arm saw

Overhead crane

Job description

• Base Pay $17.50 / Hour
• Job Category Shipping
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

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

Sabre Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity