Forklift Operator

Thompson Pipe Group; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Weekly pay

Safety gear provided

401K plan

Job summary

Thompson Pipe Group is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our on-site team in Texas. You will operate heavy equipment, load and unload materials, and help maintain a safe, organized work site according to company policies. The role requires the ability to drive manual transmission and adherence to safety standards.

We offer comprehensive benefits, weekly pay, and a team-focused environment with opportunities for growth in a heavy industry setting.

Qualifications

• Must have completed safety operations training.
• Experience operating heavy equipment in industrial settings.
• Certification in operation of relevant machinery is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment following safety policies.
• Load and unload materials from vehicles.
• Perform routine site housekeeping and material handling.
• Complete required paperwork and reports.
• Drive manual transmission as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Manual transmission

Safety awareness

Education

OSHA-10 certification

Safety operations course by EHS TPG

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