Forklift Operator

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) in Baytown, TX is seeking a Forklift Operator to move materials around the jobsite, load and unload shipments, and follow site safety protocols. The role requires extended travel, teamwork, and long shifts in an outdoor industrial setting.

Candidates should have 1.5+ years of forklift experience, be able to work up to 12 hours daily, seven days a week, and be physically capable of handling up to 60 lbs. Safety meetings are mandatory.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of forklift operator experience required.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home in remote areas.
• Must attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Shift work up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Must meet basic physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate an extended reach forklift to transport materials within the jobsite.
• Transport pallets, boxes, pipe, or other large objects within the jobsite.
• Interpret hand signals to direct material placement.
• Unload shipments on arrival and stage materials in designated areas.

Skills

Forklift experience

Travel flexibility

Safety mindset

Team player

Long shifts

Physical ability

Tools

Forklift truck

Job description

Your Job

The jobsite in Baytown, TX has an opening for a Forklift Operator.

Our Team

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and ability to successfully execute projects. OPD has a key advantage in being able to supply construction services as well as engineering/procurement. This enables clients to have a one-stop shop for the overall project, providing increased efficiency and avoiding potential interface problems. OPD’s industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made us a preferred partner to our customers and our tight knit, highly productive, team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.

What You Will Do

Some core responsibilities for a Forklift Operator include:

• Operate an extended reach forklift to transport materials within the jobsite
• Transport pallets, boxes, pipe, any other large objects within the jobsite
• Interpret hand signals to determine where materials should be placed
• Unloading materials shipments when they arrive at the jobsite and stage in designated areas

We expect all field employees to:

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture
• Recognize safety hazards and risks
• Participate in onsite safety meetings
• Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures
• Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite
• Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work
• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment

Some physical demands of being a Forklift Operator include:

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs
• Standing for extended periods of time up to 11 hours per day. Breaks are given in 2.5 hour intervals
• Moving the entire body. Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis
• Must have good hand-eye coordination
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• At least 1.5 years of experience as a forklift operator
• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times
• Must be able and willing to attend mandatory safety meetings
• Must be able and willing to work in a team environment
• Must be able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week
• Must be able to meet basic physical requirements

What Will Put You Ahead

• Three years of experience as a forklift operator
• Proficient in driving other large equipment such as skid steer, tractor, track hoe, back hoe, or excavator.
• Previous experience in oil and gas construction

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.