High Capacity Forklift Operator

Thompson Pipe Group - Alvarado is looking for Forklift Operators.
Hourly Rate Starting at: $18.00/HR -$20.00/HR Depending on Experience
Scheduled Shift: Monday -Friday 2 am to 1:30 pm

What We Offer:

• Top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Benefits eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Safety Shirts after 90 Day Introductory period
• Safety prescription eye wear program
• Safety work wear subsidy after 90 day introductory period
• Bonus Programs
• Life and Supplement Life
• Company Matched 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Fun Events
• Training and Development
• Employee Discounts
• Career Opportunity!

Overview:

Responsible for performing all functions necessary to produce precast concrete products efficiently and safely under supervision. Work in a team environment to accomplish the required tasks.

• Essential Functions:
• Perform pre-operation inspections on assigned forklift to ensure it is in safe operating condition, report at once any safety concerns or operational issues with the forklift.
• Operate the forklift within established standard safety guidelines and operate based on plant conditions.
• Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle both inside and out to ensure proper working condition.
• Maintain proper fluid levels and lubrication of the forklift.
• Operate the lift in a manner that does not damage the lift, other equipment, or property.
• Support production by transferring concrete pipe 12” in diameter through 160” up to 8’ long in each process in a timely manner.
• Yard RCP and BOX Culvert, organized fashion by size, job, and designation such as short pipe and specials to ensure proper flow of product through each process.
• Additionally, support production by transferring scrap steel, trash boxes, and other materials to keep areas clean and organized.
• Other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Basic math skills, able to calculate load center.
• Flexible, able to multi-task and shift priorities to support multiple areas
• Organized, able to maintain documentation as well as yard product
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish. Bilingual a plus, not required.
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to changes in temperature, exposure to dust and fumes.
• Use of ear plugs and other PPE – such as hard hat, steel-toes boots, gloves and safety glasses as required.

Required Education and experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Familiarity using tools and equipment associated with precast concrete production.
• Previous experience operating a large forklift a plus (36,000 or more)

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 75 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OT will be required as needed. This position regularly requires weekend work.

We are located at 800 CR 209, ALVARADO, TX 76009

EOE/AA – M/F/Vet/Disability

Thompson Pipe Group – Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer