Equipment Operator I

Job Overview

DIS-TRAN Steel, located in Pineville, LA, is looking for experienced Equipment Operators to join our team.

• Operate forklift in an industrial manufacturing facility.
• Control attachments using hand wheels and pedals.
• Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers to operate machines.
• Coordinate machine actions with team members, positioning or moving loads in response to signals.
• Load and move equipment or other materials using a forklift or related equipment.
• Inspect equipment before use.
• Perform required operator maintenance on the forklift.
• Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability.
• Locate material using project numbers and piece marks.
• Monitor operations to ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as other equipment, workers, or falling objects.
• Adhere to safety regulations and maintain a safe workplace.

• Experience operating a forklift in an industrial manufacturing facility is required.
• Working knowledge of material handling, banding, palletizing, and loading material onto trucks is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret typed reports and schedules is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certifications or prior experience using moving machinery such as forklifts is preferred.
• Ability to perform basic operator maintenance on forklifts is required.
• Must complete on-site training and demonstrate safe operation of machinery.
• Clear Motor Vehicle Report.

• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Business Insight
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Courage
• Instills Trust
• Manages Ambiguity
• Learns and follows safety regulations.

DIS-TRAN Steel is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

DIS-TRAN Steel is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

Part of the CREST INDUSTRIES family of companies.