Forklift Operator

AmeriTex Pipe & Products; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriTex Pipe & Products seeks an Industrial Vehicle Driver to operate and manage yard activities safely and efficiently. The role requires adherence to safety guidelines, proper inspection of vehicles, and strict compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trailers, transporting materials, and reporting any equipment malfunctions to maintenance. Training is required before operating any equipment; other duties may be assigned by supervision.

Qualifications

• Adheres to safety guidelines and procedures.
• Communicates equipment failures to maintenance promptly.
• Inspects industrial vehicle prior to use and reports misfunctions.
• Operates industrial vehicles and equipment per company guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety guidelines and procedures for this role.
• Does not operate any equipment without training.
• Communicates and escalates equipment failure to maintenance.
• Inspects the industrial vehicle before use and reports misfunctions.
• Operates vehicles and equipment per manufacturing and safety guidelines.
• Transports raw materials, parts and finished goods to designated areas.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and company policies.
• Moves product and materials manually as required.
• Loads and unloads designated trailers and/or route trucks.
• Keeps finished goods organized and accessible in the yard.
• Follows LOTO and OSHA requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leads or management.

Skills

Safety guidelines

Communication/ escalations

Vehicle inspection

Load/unload procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

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.

Monday- Friday 7am-7:30 PM with selected Saturdays