OPERATOR - LIGHT EQUIPMENT - Forklift - Austin Industrial - Sulphur, LA

Overview

Operate forklift to lift, move, and position loads in industrial work sites.

Key Responsibilities

• forklift operation
• safety inspection
• equipment maintenance
• load handling
• truck driving
• job documentation

Tasks

-Manipulate or depress cane controls to regulate speed and direction of Forklift and hoist movement according to written, verbal, or signal instructions. -Determine if any parts are malfunctioning. -Start and stop Forklift engine. -Cleans, maintains, and lubricates equipment. -Operate standup or sit-down Forklift under general supervision. -Report repairs for Forklift as needed. -Inspect Forklift for safety issues daily. -Place blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads. -Move levers and pedals to move Forklift on chassis to raise and lower Forklift Forks to raise and lower load-line. -Drive trucks to worksites and unload trucks. -Operate Forklift according to signals from helper. -Complete job tickets, service quality summaries, and all other necessary paperwork.

Requirements

• heavy lifting
• catalyst
• work authorization

What You Bring

-See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish. -Lift, position and place machinery, equipment or other large objects at construction sites and industrial facilities. -Able to work with Catalyst -Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

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Benefits

-This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). -Work while wearing a full face mask and Tykem suit. -If you are a job seeker with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Teamat (877) 831-1217.

About Austin Industries

-Grew from a family-run bridge builder into three specialized divisions—bridge & road, commercial, and industrial construction. -Tackles complex infrastructure: highways, bridges, oil‑and‑gas facilities, airports, and large‑scale commercial campuses. -Its industrial arm leads maintenance, turnarounds, and soft‑craft services for petrochemical, power, and manufacturing plants. -Commercial projects span aviation terminals, hotels, universities, sports venues, and semiconductor fabs. -Standing out with award‑winning safety performance and in‑house fabrication capabilities. -Combines deep legacy in civil engineering with modern, integrated construction and maintenance solutions.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the united states.