General Operator- Austin Industrial (Phoenix, AZ)

Austinindl; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a General Operator to operate forklifts and move materials at industrial sites. This on-site role requires adherence to safety standards and precise load handling.

Responsibilities include operating standup/sit-down forklifts, inspecting equipment, reporting issues, and maintaining accurate paperwork. Candidates must have 3+ years of forklift experience, a valid driver's license, and TWIC card. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Education – no minimum education requirements.
• Experience – 3+ years of forklift operating experience.
• Certification – valid driver's license and TWIC card.

Responsibilities

• Operate standup or sit-down forklift under supervision.
• Depress controls to regulate speed and direction per instructions.
• Report forklift repairs as needed.
• Inspect forklift daily for safety issues.
• Determine if parts are malfunctioning.
• Lift and position machinery and loads at sites.
• Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting.
• Complete job tickets and paperwork.
• Work within precise safety standards and site regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Education

No minimum education requirements

Tools

TWIC Card

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Posting Details

Posted on November 6, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Phoenix, AZ, USA

• On-site
• Hourly Craft
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: GENER035240

Description

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial .

General Operator

Summary Responsible for operating a stationary or traveling Forklift to lift, move, position, and reposition loads. Depresses buttons, lifts levers, and ensures load is safely loaded to Forklift before making any lift. Move products, equipment, or materials to and from industrial work areas by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities.Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate standup or sit-down Forklift under general supervision.
• Manipulate or depress cane controls to regulate speed and direction of Forklift and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions.
• Report repairs for Forklift as needed.
• Inspect Forklift for safety issues daily.
• Determine if any parts are malfunctioning.
• Cleans, maintains, and lubricates equipment.
• Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and all other necessary paperwork.
• Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities.
• Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
• Move levers and pedals to move Forklift on chassis to raise and lower Forklift Forks to raise and lower load-line.
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position

Qualifications Required for this Position

Education – no minimum education requirements.

Experience – 3+ year of operating experience.

Certification/License– a Valid Driver's License and TWIC Card.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.

Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site‑specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position.

Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

See the "Know Your Rights" poster available in English and Spanish .

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy.The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

Accessibility Note

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Licenses & Certifications

Required

Valid Driver's License

Preferred

Valid State ID Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.