Forklift Operator

Koch; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Koch, located in Stanton, TX, is looking for a skilled Forklift Operator to join their team. The position requires operating an extended reach forklift to transport materials and ensure efficient site operations. Candidates must possess a minimum of 1.5 years of experience and be committed to a strong safety culture.

The role can involve working shifts up to 12 hours and requires physical stamina to meet the demands of the job. Benefits include healthcare and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 1.5 years of experience as a forklift operator.
• Proficiency in operating large equipment such as skid steer, tractor, or excavator.

Responsibilities

• Operate an extended reach forklift to transport materials within the jobsite.
• Unload material shipments when they arrive at the jobsite.
• Actively participate in a strong safety culture.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklift

Heavy equipment

Job description

Your Job

Job Site: Stanton, TX

Position: 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, providing a variety of capabilities across many industries.

Founded in 1980, OPD has built a reputation for honesty, integrity, and the ability to execute projects successfully.

OPD supplies both construction and engineering/procurement services, offering a one‑stop shop that increases efficiency and reduces interface risks.

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, and other large objects within the jobsite.
• Interpret hand signals to determine where materials should be placed.
• Unload material shipments when they arrive at the jobsite and stage them in designated areas.

Field Employee Expectations

• 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 work well in a team environment.

Physical Demands

• Work 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.
• Stand for extended periods up to 11 hours per day; breaks given in 2.5 hour intervals.
• Move the entire body, with considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and tools.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 1.5 years of experience as a forklift operator.

Other Job Requirements

• Travel is required, including extended periods away from home in remote areas.
• Attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Work in a team environment.
• Work shifts up to 12 hours per day and up to 7 days per week.
• Meet basic physical requirements.

What Will Put You Ahead

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

Our Benefits

Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Additionally, we support individual work and personal needs by enabling the best work environment possible.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.