Heavy Equipment Operator

Rita Staffing; Mulberry (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rita Staffing in Mulberry, FL seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to load, unload, and transport heavy piping materials in outdoor yards. The role offers $21.00/hour, Monday–Friday, 7am–5pm with built-in overtime and no weekend work, temporary with potential hire.

You’ll operate forklifts and a SkyTrak telehandler, assist shipping/receiving, organize inventory, and prepare outgoing shipments while performing general labor tasks like lifting, stacking, and securing materials.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required.
• Telehandler/SkyTrak experience preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable outdoors in heat and dusty conditions for most of the day.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and transport heavy piping materials in the shipping/receiving yard.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to move items.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, organizing inventory, and outgoing shipments.
• Perform general labor duties such as lifting, stacking, and securing materials.

Skills

Forklift operation

Telehandler/SkyTrak

Lift 50 lbs

Outdoor heavy labor

Tools

SkyTrak Telehandler

Forklift

Job description

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Order#: DF8991461012

Location: Mulberry, FL

Pay: $21.00/hour

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7am-pm, with BUILT IN OVERTIME - NO WEEKENDS!

Duration: Temporary to Possible Hire

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Working outside in the shipping/receiving yard.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to load, unload, and transport heavy piping materials.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, organizing inventory, and preparing outgoing shipments.
• Operate or train on a SkyTrak telehandler to move and position large materials.
• Perform general labor duties, including lifting, stacking, and securing materials.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous forklift experience required; telehandler/SkyTrak experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. independently.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors approximately 90% of the day in extreme heat, humidity, and dusty conditions.