High-Capacity Forklift Operator

Thompson Pipe Group; Rialto (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in California seeks a High-Capacity Forklift Operator responsible for safely operating forklifts to produce precast concrete products. This role requires strong safety awareness, teamwork, and effective communication skills. The position offers competitive pay rates and comprehensive benefits including a 401K plan and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, Vision and Dental benefits

Company Matched 401K retirement plan

Vacation & Sick Leave

Training and Development opportunities

$1,000 Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Current Forklift certification or ability to obtain.
• Familiarity with tools used in precast concrete production.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operation inspections on forklift.
• Operate forklift following safety guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and fluid levels of the forklift.

Skills

Communication

Safety Awareness

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Current certified Forklift Operator

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Starting $22.00/hour

Who We Are:

Thompson Pipe Group is a privately held family business of engineers, contractors, and manufacturers based in Rialto, California. From our humble beginnings, we built a family of products to 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 North America. Please visit our website at www.thompsonpipegroup.com

Overview:

Responsible for performing all functions necessary to produce precast concrete products efficiently and safely under supervision. Work in a team environment to accomplish the required tasks.

Job Duties:

• Perform pre-operation inspections on assigned forklift to ensure it is in safe operating condition, report at once any safety concerns or operational issues with the forklift.
• Operate the forklift within established standard safety guidelines and operate based on plant conditions.
• Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle both inside and out to ensure proper working condition.
• Maintain proper fluid levels and lubrication of the forklift.
• Operate the lift in a manner that does not damage the lift, other equipment, or property.
• Yard RCP and BOX Culvert, organized fashion by size, job, and designation such as short pipe and specials to ensure proper flow of product through each process.
• Additionally, support production by transferring scrap steel, trash boxes, and other materials to keep areas clean and organized.
• Previous experience operating large forklifts ranging from 15,000- 70,000lbs (7.5 tons- 35 tons)
• Other related duties as required
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Embrace strong work ethics personally and throughout company.
• Deals effectively with frequent delays, unexpected events, and changes in/or approaches/methods to best fit the situation.
• Uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans
• Looks for ways to improve and promote safety and quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality, accuracy, and thoroughness; conserves organizational resources.
• Safety and communications
• Report to management on any damaged/discrepancies with inventory; Audits
  
  

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to changes in temperature, exposure to dust and fumes.
• Use of ear plugs and other PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) – such as hard hat, steel-toes boots, gloves, and safety glasses as required
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Familiarity using tools and equipment associated with precast concrete production.
• Current certified Forklift Operator or Must pass forklift operator’s exam and training course
• Basic math skills, able to calculate load center
• Bilingual a plus (Spanish/English)
• Flexible, able to multi-task and shift priorities to support multiple areas
• Organized, able to maintain documentation as well as yarding product
  
  

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Some Weekends required
• Overtime, 8–12-hour shifts
  
  

Must pass Pre-employment Physical and drug test.

Not A Warehouse Job. Precast Concrete Pipes is what we do.

What We Offer

• Medical, Vision and Dental, Life Benefits
• Life & Supplement Life
• Company Matched 401K retirement plan
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Training and Development
• Career Opportunity!
• $1,000.00 Referral Bonus
  
  

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We are located at3009 N Laurel Avenue Rialto, CA 92377

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and

responsibilities to this job at any time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Thompson pipe group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or another legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace.

EOE/AA – M/F/Vet/Disability

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction and Truck Transportation

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