Equipment Operator I

TL;DR

Equipment Operator I (Manufacturing): Operating forklifts and heavy machinery in an industrial facility with an accent on material handling, loading, and equipment maintenance. Focus on ensuring safety standards, coordinating movements with team members, and accurately interpreting project schedules.

Location: Must be based in Pineville, Louisiana (On-site)

Company

A member of the hirify.global family, DIS-TRAN Steel is a manufacturing company dedicated to a culture of respect, integrity, and operational excellence.

What you will do

• Operate forklifts and related machinery to load and move materials.
• Perform operator-level maintenance and inspections on equipment.
• Coordinate machine actions with team members using hand or audio signals.
• Monitor operations to ensure strict adherence to health and safety standards.
• Locate materials using project numbers and specific piecemarks.
• Read and interpret reports and production schedules.

Requirements

• Must be able to work on-site in Pineville, LA.
• Prior experience operating moving machinery such as forklifts.
• Ability to read and interpret typed reports and schedules.
• Capability to perform basic operator maintenance on fork trucks.
• Must complete on-site training and demonstrate safe operation.
• Clear Motor Vehicle Report.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to a culture of respect and integrity.
• Affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
• Focus on employee development and long-term career stability.