Heavy Equipment Forklift Operator – Materials & Shipping

Sabre Industries, Inc.; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Continuing Education & Tuition Reim­­b

Life and Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Health and Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sabre Industries, Inc. is seeking a non-exempt forklift operator to move and stock materials, load/unload shipments, and support packaging and shipping processes. You will work with ERP systems, read schedules and BOMs, and maintain accuracy while upholding safety standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of forklift experience, an equipment operator certification, and reliable attendance. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies full-time employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3–5 years of recent experience operating a 10,000+ capacity forklift or heavy equipment
• Ability to read and interpret Shipping Authorizations, Daily Ship Schedules, pick queues, and Bill of Materials
• Must maintain a Level B Equipment Operator Certification
• Regular and timely attendance required

Responsibilities

• Operate an all-terrain forklift to move, locate, relocate and stock materials per procedures and customer requirements.
• Load and unload material safely and organize work areas.
• Pull and prepare materials for shipments as needed.
• Use tools such as pneumatic staples, banding equipment, stencil machine, camera and saw as required.
• Maintain knowledge of bin locations and use ERP system to issue material to jobs.
• Adhere to shipping schedules and bill of materials while upholding safety and quality standards.

Skills

Team player

English communication

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Reading and interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Level B Equipment Operator Certification

Tools

Pneumatic staple/nail gun

Banding equipment

Stencil machine

Digital camera

Radial arm saw

Job description

Sabre Industries, Inc. is seeking a non-exempt forklift operator to move and stock materials, load/unload shipments, and support packaging and shipping processes. You will work with ERP systems, read schedules and BOMs, and maintain accuracy while upholding safety standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of forklift experience, an equipment operator certification, and reliable attendance. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies full-time employment.