Forklift Operator

Thompson Pipe Group; South Beloit (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Weekly pay

401K

Job summary

Thompson Pipe Group in Illinois is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join our team. You will operate forklifts and other heavy equipment, load/unload materials, and help maintain a clean, safe worksite following safety and environmental policies.

We offer weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, PPE, and a focus on safety training. Candidates should have OSHA-10, operator certification, and 5–10 years of industrial experience with heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Safety operations course by EHS TPG.
• 5-10 years industrial heavy equipment operator experience.
• osha-10, operator certification
• Operation Certification

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company's safety policies.
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles.
• Provide recommendations for maintaining and improving environmental conditions.
• Collect and dispose of scrap, excess materials, and refuel.
• Complete required paperwork and reporting.
• Ability to drive manual transmission.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Manual transmission driving

Education

OSHA-10

Operator certification

Safety operations course by EHS TPG

Operation Certification

Job description

Thompson Pipe Group is currently looking for a Forklift Operator

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and
• Provide recommendations for maintaining and improving environmental
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and
• Ensure company equipment, material, and the work site are maintained, kept clean, and stored in a safe manner. Collect and dispose of scrap, excess materials, and refuel.
• Complete required paperwork, reporting, and other
• Ability to drive manual transmission

Role and Responsibilities

Operate: Road grader, water truck, dump truck, backhoe, flatbed, excavator, forklift where needed know, manage, and handle bulk material for production needs

Calculate amount of material needed at all sand/rock bins in order to accurately order the correct amount of material.

Ability to operate locomotive switch engine.

The work environment is not climate controlled and is subject to outdoor weather conditions. Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit for long hours, climb to elevated surfaces, work in hot climates, lift up to 50lbs, ability to sit, kneel, bend, lay unassisted (to perform vehicle inspections/ maintenance)

Use to wearing earplugs and other PPE – such as a hard hat, steel-toed boots, gloves and safety glasses as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Safety operations course by EHS TPG
• 5 - 10 years industrial heavy equipment operator experience
• osha-10, operator certification
• Operation Certification

What We Offer

• Top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Benefits eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Weekly Pay
• Safety Shirts after 90 Day Introductory period
• Safety prescription eye wear program
• Safety work wear subsidy after 90-day introductory period
• Life and Supplement Life
• Company Matched 401K Retir