Material Handler (Heavy Equipment Operator ) 2nd shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, front-end loaders, forklifts, skid steers, and related machinery.

• Load and unload materials, pipes, steel components, equipment, and other products safely and efficiently.

• Move materials within the yard, warehouse, or production areas according to operational requirements.

• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspections to ensure equipment is in safe working condition.

• Complete equipment inspection reports and report any maintenance concerns to supervision.

• Maintain compliance with all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and site-specific procedures.

• Ensure proper load securement, weight distribution, and material handling practices.

• Assist with inventory organization and staging of materials for production, customer shipments, or project requirements.

• Communicate effectively with supervisors, warehouse personnel, truck drivers, and other operators.

• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free from safety hazards.

• Assist with general yard and warehouse duties as required.

• Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment, loaders, or material handling equipment.

• Valid driver's license.

• Ability to operate equipment safely in a busy industrial, warehouse, or yard environment.

• Knowledge of load handling, rigging awareness, and material movement practices.

• Basic understanding of equipment inspections and preventative maintenance.

• Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety procedures, and operational guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pipe yards, steel fabrication facilities, manufacturing plants, or construction environments.

• Forklift certification.

• OSHA training certification.

• Experience working with ERP systems and inventory transactions.

• Familiarity with crane operations and lifting practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb throughout the workday.

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to safely enter and exit heavy equipment multiple times per shift.

• Good depth perception and hand-eye coordination.

Working Conditions

• Primarily outdoor industrial yard and warehouse environment.

• Exposure to noise, dust, temperature changes, and moving equipment.

• May require overtime, weekend work, and flexible scheduling based on operational demands.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safe operation with zero preventable incidents.

• Equipment inspection compliance.

• Material handling accuracy.

• Productivity and equipment utilization.

• Inventory and load accuracy.

• Housekeeping and yard organization.

Core Competencies

• Safety Focus

• Accountability

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Attention to Detail

• Equipment Operation Skills

• Problem Solving

• Reliability