Forklift Operator

Smith Industries; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

SI Utility in Midland, TX is seeking an Experienced Heavy Forklift Operator to move large materials and fabricated components safely across the shop and yard. You will operate 20,000 lb capacity forklifts and related equipment, perform daily inspections, ensure loads are secure, and support unloading, staging, and loading activities while complying with all safety policies and PPE requirements.

This full-time role requires reliability and a safety-first mindset in a fast-paced industrial

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts 20,000 lb capacity or larger.
• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficient in load securement and safety procedures.
• Ability to operate man lifts, scissor lifts, cranes, and hoists.
• Reliable and safety-focused in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Safety policies and procedures and immediately report hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions.
• Wear required PPE and exercise Stop-Work Authority when conditions are unsafe.
• Maintain forklifts and other assigned equipment in clean and serviceable condition.
• Perform daily equipment inspections, lubrication, and basic adjustments; report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Safely operate heavy-capacity forklifts (20k lb+), man lifts, scissor lifts, cranes, and hoists.
• Transfer oversized or heavy loads throughout the shop and yard safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring all loads are properly secured and balanced.
• Stage, stack, and move materials and inventory as instructed by the supervisor.
• Participate in all required safety meetings and training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy forklift operation

Load securement

Equipment inspections

Safety compliance

Industrial/manufacturing experience

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

SI Utility is seeking an Experienced Heavy Forklift Operator with proven ability to operate 20,000 lb capacity forklifts and larger. This role supports critical shop and yard operations, safely moving large materials, equipment, and fabricated components across our facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all Safety policies and procedures and immediately report hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions.
• Wear required PPE and exercise Stop-Work Authority when conditions are unsafe.
• Maintain forklifts and other assigned equipment in clean and serviceable condition.
• Perform daily equipment inspections, lubrication, and basic adjustments; report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Safely operate heavy-capacity forklifts (20k lb+), man lifts, scissor lifts, cranes, and hoists.
• Transfer oversized or heavy loads throughout the shop and yard safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring all loads are properly secured and balanced.
• Stage, stack, and move materials and inventory as instructed by the supervisor.
• Participate in all required safety meetings and training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Heavy forklift experience operating 20,000 lb capacity forklifts or larger — required.
• Experience in an industrial, fabrication, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficient in safe handling of oversized or irregular loads.
• Ability to operate man lifts, scissor lifts, cranes, and hoists.
• Strong understanding of load securement, equipment inspections, and shop safety.
• Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.