Forklift Operator I - III (Transportation)

Get ready to grow with us!
Northwest Pipe Company is the nation's leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products and with over 50 years of experience, we're just getting started! Our business is growing, and we're looking for great people to grow with us. We're immediately seeking a Forklift Operator I-III to join our Northwest Pipe team in Saginaw, TX.

 

WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance (1st of month after hire)
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Weekly Paycheck
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Bonus Potential
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (day 1 of employment) 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for Career Advancement 
• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety 

OUR VALUES:

• Accountability is evident when we do what we say we are going to do and people accept responsibility for their actions. We do not point fingers and blame others. We own our actions.
• Commitment is not only promising to do something, but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.
• Teamwork is essential for competing in a challenging and constantly changing business environment. Working together across all job functions is critical to achieving our success.   

ABOUT THE JOB:

Under ongoing supervision, forklift operators safely operate and manage industrial vehicles to load, unload and move materials within the facility. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely and efficiently, operate the forklift.     
• Transport pipe, raw materials, and/or coils to different production workstations.
• Load and unload pipe or other materials from and into railroad cars or trucks.   
• Identify and report any unsafe working conditions or equipment.
• Perform routing pre and post inspections of equipment.
• Inspect industrial equipment to determine the need for repairs and/or maintenance.
• Follows all OSHA safety requirements, work rules and instructions, ISO procedures, job safety analysis (JSAs) and company policies and promotes a safe culture.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the lead or supervisor.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position. 

 

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May operate other industrial equipment such as, petti bone, wheel loader, water-truck, skip loader/grader, and/or bobcat.  
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork. 
• Participates in all inventories, safety meetings and ISO audits.
• Maintain housekeeping within all production, storage and waste areas.
• Identify and report any unsafe working conditions or equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Ability to safely operate and control industrial equipment.
• Ability to communicate on the radio and in working with others.
• Ability to read preventive maintenance sheets and instructions manuals.
• Ability to read pipe numbers and other markings, including fractions, and tape measure.
• Must be able to operate large industrial forklift, skip loader/grader equipment safely.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience operating large industrial equipment preferred.
• One to two years' experience in a heavy manufacturing environment preferred.

 

FORKLIFT OPERATOR I – this level of Operator is responsible for operating industrial vehicles to load, unload and move materials within the facility requiring little or no experience.  Individuals in this position work with and around, and operate, large industrial equipment.  Work normally is performed under close supervision; however, close supervision is not always available for routine and repetitive tasks, which can be carried on without difficulty once they are learned.  As work experience is gained, employee may be assigned to tasks that are more difficult in nature and require more responsibility. 

FORKLIFT OPERATOR II – this level of Operator is responsible for performing duties described for a Forklift Operator I.  The qualifications and experience of this level of operator must be at an intermediate level.  Work normally is performed under limited to close supervision.  As additional work experience is gained, the employee may be assigned to tasks that are more difficult in nature and require more responsibility.

FORKLIFT OPERATOR III – this level of Operator is responsible for performing duties described for a Forklift Operator II.  This level of operator requires advanced training, qualifications and experience.  Work normally is performed under minimal supervision.  Employees in this position may be responsible for providing on-the-job training to new employees. 

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain upon employment.

 

 

Our organization maintains a drug-free workplace. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successful passing of a drug test and background check.

Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.