Equipment Operator (Shipping) - Days

Sabre Industries, Inc.; Hicksville Township (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Continuing Education & Tuition Reimb.

Life and Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Health and Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sabre Industries, Inc. seeks an experienced forklift operator to support shipping and material handling within our warehouse. The role focuses on moving, locating, and stocking materials in line with customer requirements, while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The candidate will load and unload, verify item quality, and prepare shipments. A minimum high school diploma and 3–5 years of forklift experience are expected; certification and a valid driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of recent forklift or heavy equipment operation experience (10,000+ lbs).
• Ability to read and interpret shipping documents and schedules.
• Must maintain Equipment Operator Certification and proficiency with all large material handling equipment.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate all-terrain forklift to move, locate, relocate, and stock materials per shipping procedures and customer requirements.
• Ensure quality of shipping items by verifying information and protecting items from damage during loading.
• Load/unload materials safely and efficiently at all times.
• Prepare materials for shipments and assist in shipping duties as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of yard bin locations and review shipping schedules and BOMs.
• Contribute to a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead crane

Banding equipment

Pneumatic staple/nail gun

Stencil machine

Digital camera

Radial arm saw

Job 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.

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 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.

Benefits

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

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 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