Heavy Equipment Operator Jobgaston, Sc

Why You’ll Love This Job

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Maintenance Execution team based out of our Gaston, SC facility. The ideal candidate for the Heavy Equipment Operator possesses a high degree of ownership and accountability to simultaneously operate one or more production lines safely to ensure quality of products, meet team goals, and maintain workplace safety.

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as cranes, boom trucks, forklift, backhoes, front‑end loaders, excavators, and motor graders.
• Assists plant site with maintenance work & heavy equipment requests such as loading and unloading parts & material and moving large pallets of inventory from one area to another.
• Transports tools, parts and equipment to and from maintenance sites as needed.
• Inspects heavy equipment before & after use to ensure they are working properly and fuels equipment as needed.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on equipment such as checking oils, lubricants, and fluids.
• Maintains & ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• May be required to get certification/trainer status in operation of heavy equipment.
• Supports company’s planning and scheduling during routine and shutdown execution.
• Follows all safety procedures while operating equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience operating a variety of heavy equipment.
• Certification from a Crane/Heavy Equipment Operator Program.
• Extensive knowledge of heavy machinery operation and capabilities.
• Basic computer skills (email, internet, MS Office).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ensure company equipment, material, and the work site are maintained, kept clean, and stored in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work overtime, including nights and weekends, when needed to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of industry safety practices and willingness to participate in an advancing safety culture.
• Ability to make decisions that prevent accidents and damage to property.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent safety record and ability to meet the qualifications to be on Emergency Response Team.
• Serve on plant ERT (Emergency Response Team).
• All other duties as assigned.

• Prolonged periods of operating heavy machinery.
• Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains.
• Must be able to physically meet job requirements; standing, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent vision or the use of prescribed lenses.
• Physical ability to work in a strenuous work environment and strength to operate heavy equipment.
• Exceptional manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination.

• Experience in an industrial manufacturing facility.
• SAP experience.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.