Heavy Equipment Operator

Consolidated Pipe & Supply Co., Inc; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with matching contributions

Vacation based on length of service

Job summary

A well-established supplier company in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Forklift Operator. The role involves operating forklifts, loading and unloading materials, and ensuring safety compliance in warehouse operations. The ideal candidate has 1 to 3 years of forklift experience. The company offers competitive benefits including health coverage, 401(k) plans, and vacation based on service length. This entry-level position is the perfect opportunity to join a family-oriented team with a focus on relationships and service.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience operating forklifts, preferably 15,500# or greater.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to handle pipe and warehouse materials.
• Organize products and materials in the warehouse.
• Prepare shipment papers and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Safety compliance

Job description

Consolidated Pipe & Supply is a full‑line supplier, fabricator, and manufacturer of pipe, valve, and fitting products and services to the natural gas, waterworks, energy, and industrial sectors.

Summary

Will be responsible for operating and managing industrial trucks to load, unload, and transport materials and deliveries to and from storage areas, machines, and loading docks, as well as to and from trucks, or storage facilities.

Performance Standards

• Providing exceptional customer service to all customers, suppliers, and employees.
• Constantly representing the company in a positive and professional manner regardless of customer requests, complaints, or demeanor.
• Complying with policies and procedures.
• Interacting with other employees, suppliers, and customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Communicating work progress and significant issues to the immediate supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to handle pipe and warehouse materials.
• Arrange and organize products and materials in a warehouse and pipe yard.
• Prepare and verify shipment papers.
• Organize transportation of materials in pipe yard.
• Inspect and verify products, materials, and equipment before storing them in pipe yard.
• Execute loading and unloading operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and practices in warehouse operations.
• Responsible for completing any assignments given by Supervisor, even those assignments not specifically listed in this job description.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years in 15,500# or greater forklift experience is a plus.
• Must be able to read and understand work instructions for the position held.

About Consolidated Pipe & Supply

Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1960, Consolidated Pipe & Supply has been under the same family's ownership for 60 years. This continuity and commitment to excellence offers you deep knowledge and access to only the best materials and services in the natural gas distribution and transmission, waterworks, oil & gas, energy and construction industries.

Consolidated Pipe & Supply has never lost sight of who we are: we value relationships, and not just with our customers. We treat our vendors like partners and our employees like family. With a foundation like that, we know that we, and our customers, are ready for whatever comes next.

Values

• Relationships
• Quality & Service
• Family
• Safety

Compensation & Benefits

We offer not just a CAREER, but a place to call home.

At Consolidated Pipe & Supply, we believe in our employees and their wellbeing. We offer competitive benefit plans for our employees.

• Health Benefits: Consolidated Pipe & Supply offers medical, dental, vision and flexible spending coverage* for you and your family.
• Insurance: Get Basic Term Life to Accidental Death, and Long-Term Disability coverage*. We also offer voluntary benefits Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Life and Short-Term Disability insurance through Allstate. You have options that will best fit your needs.
• Retirement Planning: We offer a 401(k) plan to eligible employees after their first 30 days of employment. CPS offers matching contributions.
• Vacation: We strive for a balanced life with both our business and home life. As a part of our plan, we offer vacation based on your length of service.

(Date of eligibility based on your length of service.)

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Utilities

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