Forklift Operator

Job overview

The Forklift Operator role is onsite in Alvarado, TX. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Thompson Pipe Group, a provider and manufacturer of drainage, sanitary, pressure, and trenchless pipe products. The operator handles equipment and bulk materials needed for production, while maintaining safe, orderly work areas and completing required reporting. The role also supports material planning and equipment operations across the work site.

What you'll do

• Operate heavy equipment in accordance with company safety policies, including a forklift and, as needed, road grader, water truck, dump truck, backhoe, flatbed, and excavator. Handle bulk material for production needs
• calculate material quantities for sand and rock bins
• load and unload equipment from vehicles
• maintain and clean equipment, materials, and work areas
• collect and dispose of scrap and excess materials
• refuel
• complete required paperwork and reporting
• and be able to drive a manual transmission. The posting lists 5–10 years of industrial heavy equipment operator experience, OSHA-10 and operator certification, and rigging certification.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

forklift operator

thompson pipe group

alvarado tx

onsite

heavy equipment

material handling

production support

forklift

osha-10

operator certification

rigging certification

medical dental vision benefits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• life and supplemental life
• company-matched 401(k)
• paid holidays
• training and development
• employee discounts
• safety shirts and workwear subsidy.

Why this role

Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision; life and supplemental life; company-matched 401(k); paid holidays; training and development; employee discounts; and safety apparel programs.

About the employer

Thompson Pipe Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing. Sector: 33.