Forklift Operator

Thompson Pipe Group • Alvarado, TX

5d

About The Position

Thompson Pipe Group is seeking a Forklift Operator to operate heavy equipment and support production material needs. The role involves operating equipment in accordance with company safety policies, loading and unloading equipment, maintaining a clean and safe work site, and completing required paperwork and reports. The operator must be able to drive a manual-transmission vehicle and calculate material quantities at sand and rock bins to support accurate ordering. The position may also require operating a locomotive switch engine.

The work environment is not climate controlled and is subject to outdoor weather conditions. Team members may be exposed to distracting sounds and noise levels. Physical demands include sitting for long periods, climbing to elevated surfaces, working in hot climates, lifting up to 50 pounds, and sitting, kneeling, bending, or lying down without assistance to perform vehicle inspections and maintenance. Required PPE includes earplugs and, as required, a hard hat, steel-toed boots, gloves, and safety glasses.

Requirements

• Five to ten years of industrial heavy-equipment operator experience.
• Completion of a safety operations course by EHS TPG.
• OSHA-10 certification.
• Operator certification.
• Rigging certification.
• Ability to drive a manual-transmission vehicle.
• Ability to sit for long periods, climb to elevated surfaces, work in hot climates, lift up to 50 pounds, and sit, kneel, bend, or lie down without assistance for inspections and maintenance.
• Ability to wear earplugs and other required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, steel-toed boots, gloves, and safety glasses.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with company operating 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, reporting, and other documentation.
• 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 material orders.
• Operate a locomotive switch engine.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision benefits, with eligibility beginning on the first day of the month after 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed