Forklift Operator

Ameritex Pipe & Products; Gunter (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameritex Pipe & Products in Gunter, TX is seeking a Full Time Manual Labor worker to operate and move materials in a safe, compliant manner. You will inspect vehicles, load/unload, and assist in yard organization.

The role requires at least 12 months of Industrial Vehicle Driver certification and a high school diploma or equivalent. Strong attention to safety and training adherence are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 12 months of certification as an Industrial Vehicle Driver.
• Follows safety guidelines and procedures for the role.
• Inspects vehicles before use and reports malfunctions promptly.
• Loads/unloads, transports materials, and moves goods manually as required.

Responsibilities

• Follows Safety Guideline and procedures set for this role.
• Does not operate any equipment unless trained to do so.
• Communicates and escalates equipment failure to maintenance.
• Inspects the industrial vehicle before use and reports issues.
• Operates industrial vehicles and equipment following guidelines.
• Transports raw materials, parts, and finished goods to designated areas.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and company policies.
• Moves product/materials manually as required.
• Loads and unloads designated trailers and/or route trucks.
• Maintains finished goods organization in the yard.
• Follows LOTO and OSHA requirements per EHS and SOPs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team presence

Attention to detail

Education

Industrial Vehicle Driver certification

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Full Time Manual Labor Gunter, TX, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $19.00 Hourly

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:

• Follows Safety Guideline and procedures set for this role.
• Does not operate any equipment, machinery, or tool if he/she has not been trained to operate.
• Communicates and escalates equipment failure or malfunction to the immediate s the maintenance team immediately.
• Inspects the industrial vehicle before using it and reports misfunctions immediately to the immediate supervisor or the maintenance team.
• Operates industrial vehicles and equipment following the manufacturing and safety guidelines set by the business.
• Transports raw materials, parts, and finished goods to designated area.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• Moves product and/or materials manually as required.
• Loads and unloads designated trailers and/or route trucks.
• Maintains all finished goods organized and accessible when working on the yard.
• Follows LOTO and OSHA requirements outlined by the EHS department and based on the Standard Operating Procedures for this equipment.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Department Lead, Supervisor, Manager, or a member of the Management Team.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED preferred.

EXPERIENCE

At least 12 months of certification as an Industrial Vehicle Driver.