Forklift Operator

Position

Forklift Operator

Vidor, TX jobsite

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and the ability to successfully execute projects.

OPD has a key advantage in being able to supply construction services as well as engineering/procurement, enabling clients to have a “one‑stop shop” for the overall project, providing increased efficiency and avoiding potential interface problems. OPD’s industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made us a preferred partner to our customers, and our tight‑knit, highly productive, team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.

• Operate an extended reach forklift to transport materials within the jobsite.
• Transport pallets, boxes, pipe, any other large objects within the jobsite.
• Interpret hand signals to determine where materials should be placed.
• Unload material shipments when they arrive at the jobsite and stage them in designated areas.

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture.
• Recognize safety hazards and risks.
• Participate in onsite safety meetings.
• Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures.
• Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite.
• Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work.
• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment.

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs.
• Standing for extended periods of time up to 11 hours per day; breaks are given in 2.5 hour intervals.
• Moving the entire body; considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Must have good hand‑eye coordination.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

• At least 1.5 years of experience as a forklift operator.

• Travel is required with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Must be able and willing to attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Must be able and willing to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week.
• Must be able to meet basic physical requirements.

• Three years of experience as a forklift operator.
• Proficiency in operating other large equipment such as skid steer, tractor, track hoe, backhoe, or excavator.
• Previous experience in oil and gas construction.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall well‑being so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline, and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please  for additional information.

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