Forklift Operator -Capacity Taylor

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Build Your Future at NWPX

At NWPX Infrastructure, we manufacture welded steel pipe and precast products that form the backbone of America’s water infrastructure. It’s work you can be proud of—and an opportunity to advance your career with a company committed to your professional growth and well-being.

Our brands—Northwest Pipe Company, NWPX Park, and NWPX Geneva—set the standard for safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Guided by our core values of Accountability, Commitment
, and Teamwork
, our people work collaboratively to deliver reliable products and trusted service to our customers—while building stable, rewarding careers along the way.

For over 50 years, NWPX has been a leader in reliable water infrastructure solutions, and our people are the foundation of our success. Build your future with us and be part of a legacy grounded in water
.

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• On-Demand Pay (Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday)
• Bonus Potential
• Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Equal Opportunities and Safety

Under ongoing supervision, a successful forklift operator will safely operate and manage industrial vehicles to load, unload and move materials within the facility. The equipment will be operated indoors and outdoors throughout a given workday. Must have experience operating 22‑ton+ capacity heavy industrial forklifts or other heavy equipment.

• Daily operation of heavy‑duty forklifts with an emphasis on safety and efficiency
• Transport pipe products, coils and raw material to different production workstations
• Load and unload pipe or other materials from and into railroad cars or trucks
• Identify and report any unsafe working conditions or equipment
• Perform routing pre‑and‑post inspections of equipment
• Inspect industrial equipment to determine the need for repairs or maintenance
• Follow all OSHA safety requirements, work rules and instructions, ISO procedures, job safety analysis (JSAs) and company policies to promote a safe culture
• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance

• Occasionally operate other industrial equipment: telehandler forklifts, wheel loaders, water trucks, skip loaders/graders, and/or bobcats
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork
• Participate in all inventories, safety meetings and ISO audits
• Maintain housekeeping within all production, storage and waste areas
• Perform other duties assigned by the lead or department supervisor

• Obtain and maintain a forklift certification
• Safely and efficiently operate large industrial forklifts and skip loaders/graders equipment
• Safely operate and control miscellaneous industrial equipment
• Effectively communicate on the radio and in person, and work well within a team
• Read preventive maintenance sheets and instruction manuals
• Read pipe numbers and other markings—including fractions, and use a tape measure

• Work hours may vary or change based on operational needs
• Must be able to work overtime—including weekends—as required

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience operating large industrial equipment preferred
• One to two years’ experience in a heavy manufacturing environment preferred

The job requires regular talking, hearing, standing, walking, using hands and arms, and reaching. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The work environment includes indoor and outdoor operations, heavy machinery, and exposure to vibration, oils, dust, and noise. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Weather conditions may involve protection from indoor environmental conditions, and occasional exposure to outside conditions without effective protection. The employee may work in cramped spaces and may need to climb, kneel, crouch, and balance. Personal protective equipment includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel‑toed boots, hearing protection, and a reflective vest.

• Hard hat
• Safety glasses
• Steel‑toed boots
• Hearing protection
• Reflective vest

NWPX Infrastructure is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NWPX Infrastructure reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.

Northwest Pipe Company - Tracy, 10100 W Linne Rd, Tracy, California, United States of America