Yard Operations: Forklift & Heavy Equipment Operator

NOV; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV in Beaumont, TX is seeking a Forklift/Heavy Equipment Operator to operate heavy duty forklifts (35k/52k lbs) in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on safe operation, material transport, and yard management.

Responsibilities include pre-operation checks, load/unload tasks, and maintaining documentation. A high school diploma or GED and forklift certification (or ability to obtain) are preferred, with strong safety and teamwork emphasis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience operating 35,000 lb. and/or 52,000 lb. capacity forklifts.
• Previous experience operating forklifts in an industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, or pipe yard environment.
• Valid forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to safely load, unload, transport, and stage materials.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform minor equipment maintenance.
• Ability to inspect equipment and recognize mechanical or operational issues.
• Ability to work safely in an outdoor industrial environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains forklift truck to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Transports material in between departments.
• Load and unload materials from trucks and trailers
• Maintain a steady flow of material through the yard.
• Oversee the condition of the entire yard, all roads and pipe racks.
• Communicate and coordinate with previous shift driver and relief driver. Proper and thorough turn-over.
• Know the Beaumont yard layout.
• Know proper marking and identification of pipe.
• Return tools to proper places at the end of each shift.
• Perform preoperational checks on forklifts and report all service concerns.
• Know and adhere to proper moving and handling procedures of XL Systems products.
• Ensure the cleanliness and safety of the grounds through regular inspection and maintenance.
• Ensure company equipment and material is maintained, kept clean, and stored in a safe manner.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and machinery
• Complete required paperwork, reporting, and other documentation as required
• Read gauges, dials, and other indicators, adjusting them is necessary.
• Troubleshoot heavy equipment; ability to detect and fix operating problems.
• Ability to lead a team in the absence of Material Control Manager.
• Perform all tasks and duties in harmony with other employees to create and maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance of the company’s QHSE policies, and corporate code and overall company’s objectives
• Other duties as defined by Facility Material Manager

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NOV in Beaumont, TX is seeking a Forklift/Heavy Equipment Operator to operate heavy duty forklifts (35k/52k lbs) in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on safe operation, material transport, and yard management.

Responsibilities include pre-operation checks, load/unload tasks, and maintaining documentation. A high school diploma or GED and forklift certification (or ability to obtain) are preferred, with strong safety and teamwork emphasis.