Equipment Operator I - AlvSG

Sabre Industries, Inc.; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sabre Industries, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Operator in Texas to safely maneuver large steel loads, unload trucks, and build/load galvanized products. You will work in shipping/receiving, maintain accurate paperwork, and communicate status to teammates.

Candidates must have forklift experience, be able to read and write in English, and demonstrate attention to detail with good multitasking. Physical stamina for heavy lifting and long shifts is required; HS diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required.
• Speak, read and write English.
• Attention to detail and multi-tasking ability.
• Regular and timely attendance expected.
• Inventory experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and load/unload shipments in shipping/receiving areas.
• Monitor and maintain inventory; perform cycle counts and report discrepancies.
• Prepare shipments by organizing materials and building loads.
• Inspect incoming/outgoing shipments; ensure accurate documentation and labeling.
• Communicate status of materials and paperwork to appropriate personnel.
• Follow safety standards and inspect equipment prior to use.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Material handling

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Brief 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

The Equipment Operator will safely maneuver large, awkward steel loads by forklifts, and perform all functions in both the receiving and shipping departments. This position will unload 18-wheeler trucks and load galvanized product onto 18-wheeler trucks, build loads of galvanized steel, inspect incoming materials and maintain thorough and accurate documentation while regularly communicating with the appropriate personnel.

Essential Duties

• Safely operate heavy equipment, such as the large Taylor forklift, in shipping and/or receiving area. Safely unload incoming 18-wheeler trucks (shipping) and load 18-wheeler trucks with outgoing shipments
• Monitor & maintain inventory, perform physical counts of steel products and report actual inventory to reports
• Prepare shipments by organizing materials and building loads
• Inspect all incoming and outgoing shipments of materials to ensure accuracy and maintain all necessary documentation by recording all shipped materials with proper identification
• Ensure no damaged materials are received or shipped without properly identifying the damage and notifying the proper personnel
• Communicates the status of material and shipping paperwork to the appropriate personnel
• Properly inspect all equipment prior to use
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs
• Follow established housekeeping standards
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Management

Position Requirements

• Forklift experience is required
• Speak, read and legibly write in English
• Excellent attention to detail and strong ability to multi-task
• Uses good judgment, follow instructions and have good problem-solving abilities
• Regular and timely attendance is required
• Inventory experience highly preferred
• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, tugging, stooping, bending, twisting, crawling and handling of materials.
• Position requires manual dexterity, ability to pick/pinch and work with fingers, repetitive motions of wrists/hands/finger, arm-hand steadiness and a safety-minded individual.
• Effectively and safely utilizes ladders, manlifts, forklifts, etc. Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Must be able to work in an open environment for long shifts (including weekends) exposed to extreme temperatures, standing entire shift
• Must have the ability to concentrate on tasks for long periods of time and be able to observe and receive information from all relevant sources
• Visual acuity to perform visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes

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

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 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