Forklift Operator

Thompson Pipe Group • South Beloit, IL

18d • $17 - $19

About The Position

Thompson Pipe Group is seeking a Forklift Operator to operate heavy equipment safely and support production material needs. The role includes operating a range of equipment, calculating material quantities for sand and rock bins, and maintaining equipment and work areas. The work environment is outdoors and not climate controlled, with exposure to distracting noise. Required personal protective equipment includes earplugs and, as needed, a hard hat, steel-toed boots, gloves, and safety glasses.

Requirements

• Complete the Safety Operations Course by EHS TPG.
• 5–10 years of industrial heavy equipment operator experience.
• OSHA-10 certification.
• Operator certification.
• Rigging certification.
• Ability to drive a manual-transmission vehicle.
• Ability to sit for extended periods, climb to elevated surfaces, work in hot climates, lift up to 50 pounds, and sit, kneel, bend, or lie down unassisted to perform vehicle inspections and maintenance.
• Ability to wear earplugs and other required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with company operating and safety policies.
• Provide recommendations for maintaining and improving environmental practices.
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles.
• Maintain company equipment, materials, and the work site; keep them clean and stored safely.
• Collect and dispose of scrap and excess materials, and refuel equipment.
• Complete required paperwork and reports.
• Operate road graders, water trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, flatbeds, excavators, and forklifts as needed; manage and handle bulk material for production needs.
• Calculate the amount of material needed at sand and rock bins to support accurate ordering.
• Operate a locomotive switch engine.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance as needed.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision benefits; eligibility begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Weekly pay.
• Safety shirts after the 90-day introductory period.
• Safety prescription eyewear program.
• Safety workwear subsidy after the 90-day introductory period.
• Life and supplemental life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Fun events.
• Training and development.
• Employee discounts.
• Career opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed