Heavy Equipment Operator

Berg Pipe Panama City Corp • Panama City, FL

37d • Onsite

About The Position

Borusan Berg Pipe is a leading manufacturer of large-diameter steel line pipe in North America, operating as a mid-sized manufacturer with two U.S. locations specializing in pipe production for the oil and gas sector. They are seeking a full-time HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR for their Panama City, Florida location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
• must be willing to work a rotating shift including days, nights and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in operating large transposition equipment (Preferred)
• Heavy industrial manufacturing experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Operates all large transportation equipment including the front-end loader, overhead crane, Taylor Big Red (Forklift), Rail King, and Wheeled Material Handler (Sennebogen), to transport raw materials, finished product, and railcars during the steel pipe manufacturing process.
• Transports pipe and steel plates from the production mill, double joint racks, and coating mill from other staging areas as necessary.
• Properly stacks/un-stacks pipe for loading, double jointing, coating or repair.
• Properly stocks steel plates in designated areas.
• Exercises knowledge and safely operates equipment to include weight limits, clearances, and obey all traffic rules within the Port of Panama City.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Ensures all pipe movement is reported and documented.
• Maintain required certifications and licenses.
• Performs area housekeeping tasks.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Entry Rate: $25.79 per hour, $28.14 after fully trained
• Anniversary % rate increases at 1 year up to 8 years
• Shift differential % for evening shifts
• Weekly incentive % bonuses for meeting production and safety targets
• Premium pay when work offered on Sunday or holidays
• Company profit share
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
• Annual safety boot and safety prescription eyewear allowance
• Excellent health, dental, & vision coverage with a $0 company-paid health and dental option
• Company-paid Life and Disability benefit
• 401(K) retirement plan including $1 for $1 company match up to 5% of earnings
• Company-paid training & certification, tuition reimbursement, wellness program incentives, employee recognition bonuses, IDEA program bonuses, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED