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Come join our team at DIS-TRAN Steel!
Our people – not our machinery - are our biggest assets. DIS-TRAN Steel’s leadership team lives by our company values, modeling our culture of respect and integrity each day. We're a team that likes to have fun, but we also know how to get stuff done.
DIS-TRAN Steel, located in Pineville, LA, is looking for an experienced Equipment Operator to join our team in the receiving warehouse.
The Equipment Operator supports warehouse and plant operations by safely operating material handling equipment and ensuring materials are received, organized, and delivered efficiently. This role is based in the receiving warehouse and plays a key part in maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting production needs.
This position will also serve as an occasional backup to the Receiving function, requiring the ability to use computer systems to process incoming materials and maintain accurate records.
COMPETENCIES
- Customer Focus
- Decision Quality
- Business Insight
- Drives Results
- Collaborates
- Communicates Effectively
- Courage
- Instills Trust
- Manages Ambiguity
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move inventory and materials
- Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently
- Receive, inspect, and organize incoming materials
- Pick, pack, wrap, label, and stage orders for shipment or plant use
- Deliver materials and orders to designated locations within the plant
- Assist with receiving tasks, including entering data into inventory/receiving systems
- Verify shipments against packing slips and report discrepancies
- Maintain accurate inventory and assist with stock organization
- Ensure all materials are handled and stored properly to prevent damage
- Keep warehouse and work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards
- Assist with general warehouse operations and other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
- High school diploma or GED required
- 3+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or material handling roles preferred
- Previous experience operating equipment, such as forklifts required
- Experience with industrial or electrical materials strongly preferred
- Basic computer skills required (ability to learn inventory or receiving systems)
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Solid understanding of warehouse operations, safety practices, and material handling processes
EXPECTATIONS:
- Operate equipment safely and consistently in a fast-paced plant environment
- Support receiving operations, including accurately processing incoming materials when needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse
- Ensure accuracy when handling, moving, and documenting materials
- Support efficient material flow to and from the plant
- Follow all safety and environmental policies and procedures
- Communicate effectively with warehouse and plant teams
- Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and attention to detail
- Be adaptable and willing to step into the receiving role as needed
Referral Level: Entry Level
Not eligible for Enhanced Referral
Not eligible for External Referral
More information regarding The Crest Industries Family of Companies’ Internal and External Referral Programs can be found here: https://www.crestoperations.com/recruit-new
As strategists, operational experts, customer advocates and team players, we all believe in the power of our people. Explore how you can become a part of our team of strength and commitment that's built to last!
DIS-TRAN Steel is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
DIS-TRAN Steel is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).
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