Logistics Operator I - Solar Pile

Gerdau•Midlothian, TX

About The Position

This is an entry-level position at the Solar Pile fabrication facility. The Logistics Operator I loads, unloads, inspects, and transports materials to designated locations throughout the facility using heavy industrial forklifts, overhead cranes, and other mobile equipment. The role supports an efficient production process by following schedules, supplying conveyor lines with the correct steel products, managing inventory, and checking finished material for quality. The position requires adherence to safety, PPE, environmental, and ISO requirements, as well as maintaining a clean and orderly work area under 5S standards. The role is on the day shift and may require overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on production goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic written and verbal understanding of English.
General math skills.
Ability to safely operate mobile equipment.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders; reach, squat, balance, bend, crawl, kneel, and push and pull objects; and tolerate prolonged standing, walking, or sitting.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet.
Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching.
Ability to work in high ambient temperatures and tolerate noise levels that can reach 120 decibels.
Ability to wear required PPE.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of mobile equipment experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

Safely operate large forklifts, overhead cranes, and other mobile equipment; complete pre-use inspections and routine equipment care.
Move materials efficiently throughout the solar pile fabrication process.
Follow the production schedule and load conveyor systems with the correct steel product at the infeed.
Offload mill material, load material onto the infeed table, offload finished product at the outfeed table, and move inventory and materials inside and outside the shop.
Maintain accurate production records using paper forms, checklists, scanning guns, tablets, or computers.
Support inventory management by identifying and counting bundles, validating material locations, and restocking materials.
Assist team members with rework according to established guidelines.
Perform visual quality checks, including checks for paint color, squareness, length, saw cuts, and overall bar quality.
Follow ISO standards and practices to support zero defects, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
Communicate effectively and professionally with team members, leadership, customers, and suppliers.
Follow PPE requirements, safety rules, and guidelines; promptly report incidents, accidents, or safety, process, and equipment concerns.
Follow environmental regulatory requirements.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment in accordance with 5S standards.
Assist with training coworkers as needed and perform other duties as assigned.