Operator Forklift

About the Role

The role’s job summary: safely operate a forklift in construction or warehouse settings, conducting preventative maintenance and pre‑shift inspections to ensure safe equipment operation. • Maintain positive working relationships with crew members. • Produce high‑quality, safe, and productive work. • Ensure all materials, tools, equipment, and information are available for tasks. • Identify and implement improvements in methods and share knowledge with others. • Inspect subordinates’ work for accuracy, compliance, and take corrective action as needed. • Eliminate waste such as waiting, rework, unnecessary transport, storage and time. • Read and interpret drawings, specifications, safety and quality standards; use trade tools effectively. • Follow all safety standards and procedures; operate in safety‑sensitive environments. • Participate in Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(k) retirement programs. • Take advantage of educational assistance, employee‑owner perks, and Sundt Foundation charitable program.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸materials management
• ▸process improvement
• ▸work inspection
• ▸drawing interpretation
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸forklift operation

What You Bring

Physical demands include up to 12‑hour shifts, climbing ladders or scaffolds, lifting up to 50 lb, frequent use of hands, wearing required PPE, and working in varying temperatures and confined spaces. • Perform high‑proficiency preventative maintenance on equipment. • Possess ≥3 years (Level I) up to ≥6 years (Level III) experience in industrial/commercial construction and heavy equipment operation. • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. • Work up to 12‑hour shifts, climb ladders/scaffolds, lift/push/pull up to 50 lb, and wear required PPE.

Requirements

• ▸preventative maintenance
• ▸heavy equipment
• ▸construction experience
• ▸communication
• ▸shift work
• ▸ppe

Benefits

Sundt builds long‑term prosperity for clients, communities and employee‑owners, providing competitive pay, industry‑leading benefits such as 401(k), ESOP, incentive programs, and training focused on personal and professional growth; the company is driven by skill, grit and purpose. • Receive market‑competitive weekly salary and bonus eligibility based on performance. • Access industry‑leading health coverage starting day 1, plus medical, HSA, and wellness credits. • Utilize Flexible Time Off, sick leave, paid time off, and flexible spending accounts. • Benefit from employee assistance, workplace wellness, mental health, life and disability insurance.

Work Environment

Onsite