Forklift Operator

Thompson Pipe Group; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Weekly Pay

401K

Safety gear program

Paid time off

Job summary

Thompson Pipe Group in Texas is seeking a Forklift Operator to join its industrial team, operating heavy equipment and ensuring safe, efficient material handling.

You will load and unload materials, inspect equipment, and perform basic maintenance while following site safety policies and environmental guidelines.

The role requires experience, OSHA-10, and relevant certifications; weekly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years industrial heavy equipment operator experience.
• OSHA-10, operator certification.
• Safety operations course by EHS TPG.
• Operation Certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with safety policies.
• Provide recommendations for environmental improvements.
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles.
• Ensure equipment, material and site are maintained; dispose of scrap and refuel.
• Complete required paperwork and reporting.
• Ability to drive manual transmission.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety oriented

Education

OSHA-10 certification

EHS TPG Safety Operations Course

Operation Certification

Job description

Thompson Pipe Group is currently looking for a Forklift Operator

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and
• Provide recommendations for maintaining and improving environmental
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and
• Ensure company equipment, material, and the work site are maintained, kept clean, and stored in a safe manner. Collect and dispose of scrap, excess materials, and refuel.
• Complete required paperwork, reporting, and other
• Ability to drive manual transmission

Role and Responsibilities

Operate: Road grader, water truck, dump truck, backhoe, flatbed, excavator, forklift where needed know, manage, and handle bulk material for production needs

Calculate amount of material needed at all sand/rock bins in order to accurately order the correct amount of material.

Ability to operate locomotive switch engine.

The work environment is not climate controlled and is subject to outdoor weather conditions. Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit for long hours, climb to elevated surfaces, work in hot climates, lift up to 50lbs, ability to sit, kneel, bend, lay unassisted (to perform vehicle inspections/ maintenance)

Use to wearing earplugs and other PPE – such as a hard hat, steel-toed boots, gloves and safety glasses as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Safety operations course by EHS TPG
• 5 - 10 years industrial heavy equipment operator experience
• osha-10, operator certification
• Operation Certification

What We Offer

• Top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Benefits eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Weekly Pay
• Safety Shirts after 90 Day Introductory period
• Safety prescription eye wear program
• Safety work wear subsidy after 90-day introductory period
• Life and Supplement Life
• Company Matched 401K Retir