Equipment Operator II: Forklift & Shipping Specialist

Sabre Industries, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Education reimbursement

Life & disability

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sabre Industries in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a skilled forklift operator to move, locate, relocate, and stock materials per shipping procedures and customer requirements.

The role requires 3-5 years of experience operating a 10,000+ lb forklift, strong accuracy and teamwork, and English communication with warehouse staff. A valid driver’s license is preferred, with Level B certification and ability to read shipping docs. This is a full-time on-site position supporting our logistics operations.

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 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 material handling equipment to transport, bundle and stage material for shipment.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English communication

Team player

Safety oriented

Education

High school diploma

Level B Equipment Operator Certification

Job description

Sabre Industries in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a skilled forklift operator to move, locate, relocate, and stock materials per shipping procedures and customer requirements.

The role requires 3-5 years of experience operating a 10,000+ lb forklift, strong accuracy and teamwork, and English communication with warehouse staff. A valid driver’s license is preferred, with Level B certification and ability to read shipping docs. This is a full-time on-site position supporting our logistics operations.