Heavy Equipment Operator — Forklift (Up to 65,000 lb Loads)

Is AMERICAN the right fit for you?

AMERICAN SpiralWeld Pipe Company is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators at our East Coast Operation in Columbia, SC. At AMERICAN, we believe in doing things THE RIGHT WAY. That's why our employees earn competitive pay, receive excellent benefits and have opportunities to grow. All this while making products the world needs.

As a Heavy Equipment Operator at our manufacturing and fabrication facility, you will be operating industrial lift equipment-primarily heavy-duty forklifts-handling loads up to 65,000 pounds. Safety, precision, and teamwork are essential.

Our Operators use heavy-duty forklifts (65,000-lb, 55,000-lb, and 36,000-lb capacity) and other material-handling equipment to safely move, load, unload, and stage extremely heavy pipe, steel, and fabricated components. Additionally, our Heavy Equipment Operators ensure compliance with safety procedures, maintain equipment, and support production schedules across the plant.

Key Responsibilities include :

• Safely operate heavy-capacity forklifts (up to 65,000 lb rating) and related material-handling equipment.
• Load / unload trucks, move materials to / from racks, staging areas, and production lines.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections; report and tag defects.
• Secure loads using approved rigging and blocking methods; verify load stability and weight limits.
• Follow all safety protocols, lockout / tagout, and PPE requirements.
• Coordinate with crane operators, riggers, and production teams for safe material movement.
• Maintain accurate load, movement, and shift logs as required.
• Assist with yard organization, inventory movement, and housekeeping of work areas.
• Complete basic equipment maintenance (fluids, battery checks, tire / track inspections) and notify maintenance of issues.

Qualifications

Preferred

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