Forklift Operator

Thompson Pipe Group; South Beloit (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier benefits

Weekly pay

401K retirement plan

Paid holidays

Training and development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Thompson Pipe Group is seeking a heavy equipment operator for outdoor, non-climate-controlled sites in the United States. The role involves operating road graders, trucks, backhoes, forklifts and loaders to manage bulk materials safely and efficiently.

Employees must follow strict safety policies, complete paperwork, and participate in ongoing training. Expect outdoor work with PPE requirements and possible long shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to operate multiple heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of safety policies and environmental requirements.
• Experience with load/unload procedures and site housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Operate road grader, water truck, dump truck, backhoe, forklift and other equipment per safety policies.
• Calculate material quantities for sand/rock bins to ensure accurate ordering.
• Perform vehicle inspections and routine maintenance; complete required paperwork.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Safety compliance

Manual transmission

Teamwork

Education

Safety operations course

OSHA-10 certification

Operator certification

Job description

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 Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Training and Development
• Employee Discounts

Who We are

Thompson Pipe Group is a privately held family business of engineers, contractors, and manufacturers based in Rialto, California. From the humble beginnings, we built a family of products to meet the needs of all kinds of infrastructure. Each generation of products is better than the previous.

Thompson Pipe Group is now the largest and most diverse drainage, sanitary, pressure and trench-less pipe provider, with manufacturing locations across the country and serving not just the US but all of North America. Please visit our website at www.thompsonpipegroup.com

EOE/AA – M/F/Vet/Disability Thompson Pipe Group – Pressure is an Equal Opportunity Employer Continue