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Heavy Equipment Operator/Forklift

Luxor Staffing · Houston, Texas · Posted Jul 1, 2026

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Luxor Staffing is hiring a Heavy Equipment/Forklift Operator paying up to $22 per hour with 1st and 2nd shift available. Weekly pay, possible overtime, optional direct deposit, benefits from day 1 on the job and much more!

Job duties:

  • Operate large-capacity forklifts to safely transport, load, unload, and stage steel pipe.
  • Handle pipe ranging from 20 to 50 feet in length throughout the yard.
  • Operate equipment safely on uneven outdoor terrain, including dirt surfaces, gravel, and areas with potholes.
  • Work effectively with one or two spotters when moving long or oversized loads.
  • Identify and verify pipe using heat numbers, size, grade, and other identifying information.
  • Perform shipping and receiving activities, including verifying order accuracy and preparing materials for shipment.
  • Read and interpret shipping documents, order sheets, and inventory information.
  • Utilize tablets and other digital tools for inventory, shipping, and receiving processes.
  • Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
  • Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and operational procedures.
  • Work outdoors in all weather conditions while maintaining productivity and safe work practices.

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience operating large-capacity forklifts in a pipe yard or similar industrial environment.
  • Experience handling long steel pipe or similar oversized materials.
  • Ability to safely operate forklifts on uneven outdoor terrain.
  • Experience working with spotters during material movement.
  • Knowledge of pipe identification, including heat numbers.
  • Experience with shipping and receiving processes.
  • Ability to read work orders, shipping documents, and inventory records.
  • Basic proficiency using tablets or other electronic devices.
  • Strong commitment to workplace safety.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed and work outdoors for extended periods.

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Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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