Shipping Equipment Operator

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America’s communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time.

Our teams live out the organization’s core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection. That’s how we continuously exceed our high standards of enterprise excellence—by creating a space for our engaged employees to thrive.

With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization. People will always be our greatest asset, and we place emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees.

Scope of Responsibility:

This position is responsible for operating an all-terrain forklift for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, and stocking materials in accordance with Company established procedures and customer requirements.

Essential Duties:

• Ensures quality of all products by verifying and identifying information and the quality/condition of product, as well as taking steps necessary to protect items from damage while being loaded onto trucks or into shipping containers or unloaded off of trucks and placed in proper established bin locations.
• Loads and unloads material in a safe and organized manner at all times.
• Pulls and prepares materials for shipments as needed.
• Uses small hand tools such as pneumatic staple/nail gun, banding equipment, stencil machine, digital camera and radial arm saw as needed.
• Uses overhead crane as needed.
• Conducts cycle counts on raw material as needed.
• Utilizes the ERP system to issue material to jobs.
• Maintains a complete knowledge of all bin locations.
• Reviews and understands Shipping Schedules, Pick Queues and Bill of Materials.
• Contributes to a team effort by communicating and working well with others within and outside the department.
• Maintains a high level of productivity.
• Contributes to a safe working environment by being responsible for quality, safety, organization, and cleanliness in your area of operation.
• Cross trains to assist with other duties as needed.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or any combination of education and experience
• 3 to 5 years recent experience operating a 10,000 capacity forklift or heavy equipment
• Demonstrates accuracy of work, good organization skills as well as the ability to work as a team player.
• Effectively communicates in English with personnel, management, and supervisors via two-way radio, email and in person
• Possesses the ability to read and interpret Shipping Authorizations, Daily Ship Schedules, pick queues, and Bill of Materials.
• Must maintain a Level B Equipment Operator Certification and be proficient using all large material handling equipment to transport, bundle and stage material.
• Regular and timely attendance is required

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently exerting up to 30 pounds of force.
• Must be able to climb in to equipment, bend, kneel, sit, reach and grasp.
• Must be able to effectively use small hand tools such as pneumatic staple/nail gun, banding equipment, stencil machine, digital camera, and radial arm saw.
• Must be able to pass commercial driver's vision test

At Sabre Industries, we invest in your future with a competitive benefits program. As a full-time employee, you are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Health and Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Sabre Wide Cultural Elements:

• Integrity- We are integrous. We build trust and respect every day, and it is the foundational value we stand tall on.
• Commitment – We stay committed. We empower each other to take ownership of our goals and we execute together.
• Innovation- We remain innovative. It’s in our nature to deliver the highest quality and best in class solutions.
• Connection- We are connected. We connect our diverse cultures and will continue to connect the inclusive communities we serve.

All new hires must pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check
Sabre Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity