Equipment Operator I - Forklift & Heavy Machinery

Crest Industries; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

DIS-TRAN Steel in Pineville, LA is seeking an Equipment Operator to join our team. The role requires operating forklifts and related equipment, following safety regulations, and coordinating with others to move loads and materials efficiently.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and basic ability to read reports; forklift experience is preferred. On-site work with potential for training and career growth within a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret typed reports and schedules required.
• Certifications or prior experience using moving machinery, such as forklifts, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learns and follows safety regulations.
• Monitors operations to ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Adjusts handwheels and depresses pedals to control attachments.
• Starts engines, moves throttles, switches, or levers to operate machines.
• Coordinates machine actions with team members.
• Loads and moves equipment or materials using fork trucks or related equipment.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading reports

Team communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Material handling equipment

Job description

DIS-TRAN Steel in Pineville, LA is seeking an Equipment Operator to join our team. The role requires operating forklifts and related equipment, following safety regulations, and coordinating with others to move loads and materials efficiently.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and basic ability to read reports; forklift experience is preferred. On-site work with potential for training and career growth within a safety-focused environment.