Forklift & Heavy Equipment Operator

Jimmy Jazz; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Health and wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sabre Industries in Sioux City, IA, is seeking a production-focused material handler. The role involves loading/unloading, operating forklifts and heavy equipment, and ensuring quality while maintaining safety and organization.

The position requires 3–5 years of forklift experience, strong English communication, and the ability to read shipping docs and schedules. Competitive benefits accompany a non-exempt employment status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years recent experience operating a 10,000+ capacity forklift or heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret Shipping Authorizations, Daily Ship Schedules, pick queues, and BOMs.
• Regular and timely attendance required.
• Effective English communication via two-way radio, email and in person.

Responsibilities

• Verifies quality of all product and protects items from damage during loading/unloading.
• Loads and unloads material safely and in an organized manner.
• Picks and prepares materials for shipments as needed.
• Operates small hand tools such as pneumatic staple/nail gun, banding equipment, stencil machine, digital camera and radial arm saw.
• Operates overhead crane as needed.
• Conducts cycle counts on raw material as needed.
• Uses ERP system to issue material to jobs.
• Maintains knowledge of all bin locations.
• Reviews Shipping Schedules, Pick Queues and Bill of Materials.
• Contributes to team by communicating and working with others.
• Maintains high productivity and a safe work environment.
• Cross-trains to assist with other duties as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Heavy equipment operation

English communication

Reading shipping docs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pneumatic staple gun

Banding equipment

Stencil machine

Digital camera

Radial arm saw

Overhead crane

ERP system

Job description

Sabre Industries in Sioux City, IA, is seeking a production-focused material handler. The role involves loading/unloading, operating forklifts and heavy equipment, and ensuring quality while maintaining safety and organization.

The position requires 3–5 years of forklift experience, strong English communication, and the ability to read shipping docs and schedules. Competitive benefits accompany a non-exempt employment status.