Large Equipment Operator

Hirebridge; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Large Equipment Operator, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing America's infrastructure. This position offers competitive wages and opportunities for overtime, along with comprehensive company benefits including medical, dental, and 401K. You will operate essential machinery like forklifts and front end loaders, ensuring safety and efficiency in moving materials. With a commitment to continuous improvement and hands-on training, this role opens doors for personal and professional growth in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Embrace the challenge and make a difference every day!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401K Plan

Disability Benefits

Company Paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ year of manufacturing, production, or distribution experience.
• 1+ year of forklift or crane operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate Forklift and Front End Loader to move products safely.
• Complete daily audits and maintain safety checklists.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Certification in Forklift Operation

Certification in Large Equipment Operation

Tools

Forklift

Front End Loader

Mijack Equipment

Saws

Nail Guns

Job description

We are looking for a LARGE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR to join our Pelham, ALplant. As a large equipment operator with Contech you will contribute to America’s essential infrastructure including drainage systems, pipe, bridges and structures, and stormwater management.

Why apply?

• Competitive wages.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, disability, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.

About the Role

Responsibilities:

• Receives instructions and schedules from plant supervision.
• Operate Forklift, Front End Loader or Mijack equipment in order to move product and supplies to desired location safely.
• Completes pre-shift daily audit and maintains daily safety checklist.
• Complies with Next Level Quality Assurance Program at all times.
• Operates equipment to empty departments of finished product and move to their specified locations, as well as load and unload in accordance with Contech’s guide.
• Prepares lumber for dunnage use, operates saws and nail guns.
• Fuels and maintains forklift
• Completes post-shift daily audit and parks equipment in designated area at the end of each day.
• Records and turns in production as required.
• Maintains work area and equipment in clean, orderly conditions per 5S standards.
• Other duties assigned.

About You

We Require:

• One (1) year of Manufacturing, production, or distribution experience.
• One (1) year of forklift or crane operation experience.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Preferred – certification in forklift operation, industrial forklift a plus.
• Preferred – certification on large equipment operation.

About Us

Each day brings new challenges at Contech, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training ensures you are ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you will face. We offer:

• A friendly and team-oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.
• Hands-on training for our large equipment operators and opportunities for advancement.
• A company dedicated to continuous improvement.