Equipment Operator - Machine Bays (Nights)

Sabre Industries, Inc.; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Continuing Education & Tuition Reim­­b

Life and Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Health and Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sabre Industries, Inc. is seeking a non-exempt forklift operator to move and stock materials, load/unload shipments, and support packaging and shipping processes. You will work with ERP systems, read schedules and BOMs, and maintain accuracy while upholding safety standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of forklift experience, an equipment operator certification, and reliable attendance. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies full-time employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3–5 years of recent experience operating a 10,000+ capacity forklift or heavy equipment
• Ability to read and interpret Shipping Authorizations, Daily Ship Schedules, pick queues, and Bill of Materials
• Must maintain a Level B Equipment Operator Certification
• Regular and timely attendance required

Responsibilities

• Operate an all-terrain forklift to move, locate, relocate and stock materials per procedures and customer requirements.
• Load and unload material safely and organize work areas.
• Pull and prepare materials for shipments as needed.
• Use tools such as pneumatic staples, banding equipment, stencil machine, camera and saw as required.
• Maintain knowledge of bin locations and use ERP system to issue material to jobs.
• Adhere to shipping schedules and bill of materials while upholding safety and quality standards.

Skills

Team player

English communication

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Reading and interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Level B Equipment Operator Certification

Tools

Pneumatic staple/nail gun

Banding equipment

Stencil machine

Digital camera

Radial arm saw

Job description

• Base Pay $16.50 / Hour
• Other Compensation $1
• Job Category Production
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

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:

This position is responsible for operating an all-terrain forklift for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, and stocking materials in accordance to Company established procedures and customer requirements.

• Ensures quality of all product by verifying and identifying information and the quality/condition of product, as well as taking steps necessary to protect items from damage while being loaded onto trucks or into shipping containers, or unloaded off of trucks and placed in proper established bin locations.
• 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.
• Conducts cycle counts on raw material as needed.
• Utilizes the ERP system to issue material to jobs.
• Maintains a complete knowledge of all 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 with other duties as needed.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or any combination of education and experience
• 3 to 5 years recent experience operating a 10,000+ capacity forklift or heavy equipment
• Demonstrates accuracy of work, good organization skills as well as the ability to work as a team player.
• Effectively communicates in English with personnel, management, and supervisors via two-way radio, email and in person
• Possesses the ability to read and interpret Shipping Authorizations, Daily Ship Schedules, pick queues, and Bill of Materials.
• Must maintain a Level B Equipment Operator Certification and be proficient using all large material handling equipment to transport, bundle and stage material.
• Regular and timely attendance is required

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 frequently exerting 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.
• Must be able to pass commercial driver's vision test

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