Equipment Operator I - Shipping

Sabre Industries, Inc.; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Health and Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sabre Industries in Texas is hiring a material handler to move raw, in-process, and finished materials for production. You will assist operators, identify needed materials, and use heavy equipment for material handling in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires forklift and crane experience, blueprint reading, and basic math. A safety-minded individual with attention to detail will thrive here, with full-time hours and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• At least one year of forklift/crane experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform basic math required.
• Must obtain STS Crane/Forklift Certification.

Responsibilities

• Move raw, in-process, and finished materials in production.
• Assist operators and other personnel with loading/unloading and transport.
• Identify materials needed for production accurately.
• Operate heavy equipment like cranes or magnets as needed.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing parts and communicate status.
• Perform safety inspections before operating equipment.
• Follow PPE policies and safety standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane/Heavy equipment experience

Blueprint reading

Basic math

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

STS Crane/Forklift Certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power Americas 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 the movement of raw, in-process, and finished materials during production of products.

• Assists machine operators, welders, and other personnel in loading/unloading, transporting raw, in-process, and finished materials throughout the facility.
• Must be able to accurately identify raw material needed to supply to production.
• Uses heavy equipment such as cranes or magnets to move various sizes of steel plates and poles.
• Coordinates incoming and outgoing parts.
• Communicates with multiple departments regarding hardware status
• Moves in-process and finished poles to appropriate area in yard.
• Performs safety routine inspections prior to operating equipment.
• Abides by all Safety Standards and Policies including use of all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Additional duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Regular and timely attendance is required.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent preferred.
• At least one year of forklift driving and/or crane/heavy equipment experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints required.
• Basic Math skills required.
• Experience with Hardware Coordination preferred.
• Experience with MS Office such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and attention to detail are important.
• Demonstrated ability to work with frequent interruptions in work flow and constantly changing priorities.
• Must possess clear and articulate verbal and written communication skills.
• Must work with minimum supervision and with all levels of employees, supervisors and managers.
• Must have good computer skills for record keeping and reporting.
• Conscientious attention to and inspection of detail required.
• Must be able to work in fast-paced work environment
• Must be able to work in an open environment exposed to extreme temperatures.
• Proven ability to operate forklift.
• Must be able to obtain STS Crane/Forklift Certification

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• 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, stooping, bending, twisting and handling of materials.
• Must be able to work in an outside manufacturing environment for long shifts, including weekends.
• Position requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness and a safety-minded individual.
• Must be able to work in an open environment exposed to extreme temperatures.
• 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.

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