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Heavy End Loader

Vallourec North America, Channelview, TX, United States


Heavy End Loader

You'll play a vital role in our team by:
Operates equipment safely.
Perform daily checks (maintenance) of equipment.
Transport pipe up to 50' in length and loads up to 20,000 lbs. from process to process in an unpaved pipe yard.
Load and unload trucks carrying above mentioned material.
Maintain concise and accurate records of products moved.
Perform physical verification of product moved and enter tubular movements on computer and utilize inquiries on portable PC.
Ensure proper handling/storage of product as required by customer and API specifications.
Maintain housekeeping in assigned work area.
Maintains correct inventory.
Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.
Lubricates truck and fills 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.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
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)
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
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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