Equipment Operator II - Shipping

Sabre Industries, Inc.

Fort Worth (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sabre Industries, Inc. seeks an experienced forklift operator to move, stock, and stage materials in our loading and shipping areas. You will operate a 10,000+ lb forklift, follow shipping procedures, and maintain accuracy in documentation and quality.

This full-time role requires safety-minded teamwork, reading shipping schedules, and proficiency with hand tools and equipment such as nail guns and overhead cranes. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; certification preferred.
3–5 years of forklift or heavy equipment operation experience.
Must read and interpret shipping authorizations and daily schedules.
Proficient with small hand tools and material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate an all-terrain forklift to move, locate, relocate, and stock materials per shipping procedures.
Load and unload materials safely and efficiently.
Prepare materials for shipment and maintain knowledge of yard bin locations.
Communicate effectively with team members and management.
Maintain productivity and a safe working environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

English communication

Shipping docs literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Level B Equipment Operator Certification

Tools

Pneumatic staple gun

Nail gun

Banding equipment

Stencil machine

Digital camera

Radial arm saw

Overhead crane

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.

Brief Description

Shifts: A & C

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.

Essential Duties

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 material 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 frequentlyexerting 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.

Benefits

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