Night-Shift Equipment Operator (Forklifts & Cranes)

GULF ISLAND LLC; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Wage Access

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Safety Awards

Company Store

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gulf Island LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator for the night shift in Houma, Louisiana. The role focuses on operating Combilifts, overhead cranes, forklifts and cherry pickers to move heavy objects across the warehouse, shop, and yard.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of industrial equipment experience, are able to pass pre-employment screenings, and are willing to work outdoors in varying conditions. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in operating equipment in an industrial or yard environment
• Willingness to learn and help
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Must be able to pass a background check
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience operating a Combilift is helpful

Responsibilities

• Operate and utilize the Combilift, overhead crane, cherry pickers and / or forklift to pick up and move heavy objects and materials
• Inspect all equipment prior to operation to ensure that it has proper lubricants, fuel etc. and to report any problems that will need immediate attention by the mechanic / maintenance department
• Check switches and gears to ensure that the equipment operates safely
• Utilize foot, hand and steering controls on various equipment
• Operate all equipment safely and efficiently
• Perform rigging duties on occasions when riggers are not available to set-up for certain lifting assignments
• Perform general labor around the warehouse, shop and yard
• Follow instructions and job assignments with little or no supervision
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Skills

Equipment operation

Shift work

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Combilift experience

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma

Equivalent education

Tools

Combilift

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Cherry pickers

Pallet jacks

Fuel

PPE

Job description

Gulf Island LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator for the night shift in Houma, Louisiana. The role focuses on operating Combilifts, overhead cranes, forklifts and cherry pickers to move heavy objects across the warehouse, shop, and yard.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of industrial equipment experience, are able to pass pre-employment screenings, and are willing to work outdoors in varying conditions. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities to grow within the company.