Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Department: Manufacturing & Distribution
- General Labor

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbia, PA
- Plant

Reporting To: Teresa Rupp

Compensation: $21.79 / hour

This role involves the operation of a variety of powered industrial vehicles— including forklifts, trucks, front-end loaders, and sweepers to support material handling and transportation needs across the facility. The position includes responsibilities such as loading and unloading cargo, performing routine vehicle maintenance, and ensuring accurate recordkeeping. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, proper equipment use, and maintaining clean, organized work areas.

• Operate various powered industrial vehicles including, but not limited to, trucks, lifts, front end loaders, and sweepers
• Operates assigned vehicle performing hauling and delivery duties as assigned
• Loads and unloads cargo
• Operates forklift to position and move materials, equipment, etc.
• Maintains and services vehicle needs as required, such as fuel, oil, water, tires, hydraulic systems, battery, etc.
• Maintains appropriate records by manual or automated systems
• Maintains proper housekeeping in work areas and operates equipment in a safe manner
• Properly uses and maintains company tools and equipment
• Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner

• Must be able to operate mobile and heavy equipment.
• Repetitive use of both hands for the duration of your shift.
• Constant awareness of surroundings.
• Must be available for weekend and overtime assignments as required.

Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned.

• $21.79 per hour, plus a $2.00/hour shift differential for second and third shifts.
• Health benefits
• On-site nurse
• 401k and Paid Holidays after 90 days
• Career advancement opportunities, on-site training, steel toe reimbursement