Heavy Forklift Operator (20k+ lb) - Safe, Efficient Yard

SI Utility LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

SI Utility LLC is seeking an Experienced Heavy Forklift Operator to handle 20,000 lb capacity forklifts and larger, supporting shop and yard operations by moving large materials and fabricated components across the facility.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, equipment maintenance, load securing, and efficient material handling while coordinating with supervision. Applicants should have heavy forklift experience in an industrial environment and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience operating 20,000 lb capacity forklifts or larger.
• Industrial/manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Proficiency in load securement and equipment inspections.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety policies and report hazards or incidents.
• Wear required PPE and exercise Stop-Work Authority when unsafe.
• Maintain forklifts and equipment in clean, serviceable condition.
• Perform daily inspections, lubrication and basic adjustments; report deficiencies.
• Safely operate heavy-capacity forklifts, man lifts, scissor lifts, cranes and hoists.
• Transfer oversized or heavy loads across shop and yard safely.
• Load and unload trucks with loads properly secured and balanced.
• Stage, stack, and move materials as instructed by supervisor.
• Participate in safety meetings and training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy forklift experience

Load securement

Safety awareness

Equipment inspection

Tools

Forklift operation

Crane/hoist operation

Job description

SI Utility LLC is seeking an Experienced Heavy Forklift Operator to handle 20,000 lb capacity forklifts and larger, supporting shop and yard operations by moving large materials and fabricated components across the facility.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, equipment maintenance, load securing, and efficient material handling while coordinating with supervision. Applicants should have heavy forklift experience in an industrial environment and a strong safety mindset.