Equipment Operator- Austin Industrial (McIntosh, AL)

Austin Careers • McIntosh, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial . Equipment Operator The Equipment Operator supports maintenance and project activities at the Olin McIntosh facility by safely operating a variety of small to large industrial equipment. This role is critical to material handling, equipment placement, and supporting craft personnel while maintaining strict safety and operational standards in a chemical manufacturing environment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience operating industrial equipment.
• Experience operating forklifts, telehandlers, aerial lifts, and light earth‑moving equipment required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• TWIC card required (receipt accepted).
• Must be able to pass site orientation and required safety training.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
• Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

• NCCER certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate small to large industrial equipment including heavy industrial forklifts, telehandlers (lulls), aerial lifts (boom and scissor lifts), and select dirt equipment such as backhoes and track hoes.
• Support maintenance and project crews with material handling, equipment positioning, and site logistics.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report defects or maintenance needs.
• Follow all facility, OSHA, and site-specific safety requirements at all times.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings and hazards in an active chemical facility.
• Communicate effectively with supervision and craft personnel.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support site operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees