Equipment Operator

Join Vallourec

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. Drives industrial truck equipped with lifting devices. This position operates large capacity forklifts, specifically Volvo L150H and Deere 744K, to move oilfield tubular to and from the plant's production line and maintain records of the products moved. The incumbent also loads/unloads oilfield tubulars for Vallourec Star and customer trucks.

Your Day-to-Day Impact

You'll play a vital role in our Shipping team by:

• Operating equipment safely.
• Performing daily checks (maintenance) of equipment.
• Transporting pipe up to 50' in length and loads up to 20,000 lbs. from process to process in an unpaved pipe yard.
• Loading and unloading trucks carrying above mentioned material.
• Maintaining concise and accurate records of products moved.
• Performing physical verification of product moved and entering tubular movements on computer and utilizing inquiries on portable PC.
• Ensuring proper handling/storage of product as required by customer and API specifications.
• Maintaining housekeeping in assigned work area.
• Maintaining correct inventory.
• Moving levers and pressing pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Unloading and stacking material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.
• Lubricating truck and filling fuel tank
• Trainee's and drivers will still be expected to fill in as yard helpers when asked by supervisors. These tasks include yard maintenance like painting, cutting and placing dunnage on pipe racks, trash pick-up etc.
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Bring

We're looking for candidates who are sharp, safety-focused, and ready to roll up their sleeves:

• Read and comprehend work instructions written in English
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Driver's License
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Develops alternative solutions
• Works well in group problem solving situations
• Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Observes safety and security procedures
• Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions
• Uses equipment and materials properly
• Ability to work rotational shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Willingness to work out in elements (uncovered pipe yard)

What You'll Gain

• Get paid for what you know - and earn more as you learn more.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge equipment
• A culture that values your input and celebrates improvement
• Real growth potential in a stable, essential industry

And Benefits that Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
• Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
• Paid Vacation Time
• Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Safety isn't negotiable, it's who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don't cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it's a promise we make to every colleague, every day.

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