Heavy Industrial Forklift Operator III; Steel

Heavy Industrial 35k Forklift Operator III (Steel)

Northwest Pipe Company - Saginaw, 351 Longhorn Road, Saginaw, Texas, United States of America

Posted Monday, February 23, 2026 at 8:00 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
.

WHAT NWPX OFFERS YOU:

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• 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

SUMMARY OF

JOB PURPOSE:

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily operation of heavy-duty forklifts with an emphasis of 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 and/or maintenance.
• Follows all OSHA safety requirements, work rules and instructions, ISO procedures, job safety analysis (JSAs) and company policies to promote a safe culture.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift certification.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate large industrial forklifts, and skip loaders/graders equipment.
• Ability to safely operate and control miscellaneous industrial equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate on the radio and in person, as well as work well within a team.
• Ability to read preventive maintenance sheets and instruction manuals.
• Ability to read pipe numbers and other markings
  -including fractions- and to 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.

FORKLIFT OPERATOR I – this level of Operator requires an ongoing forklift certification, and they typically have short-term or limited experience. The candidate is responsible for operating industrial vehicles in order to load, unload and move materials within the facility. Individuals in this position operate, work with and are…