About the role:
As an Equipment Operator in the Compost Department at Silver Creek Materials, you are responsible for safely operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move, unload, and organize compost products and raw materials throughout the facility. This position supports daily production operations, ensures efficient material flow, and helps maintain a safe, productive work environment at one of the largest composting and recycling facilities in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
What you'll do:
- Safely operate forklifts and other equipment to transport compost, mulch, and related materials.
- Unload trucks while ensuring product accuracy and quality.
- Conduct daily pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections.
- Perform basic equipment maintenance and report mechanical issues promptly.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas in the compost yard and loading zones.
- Follow all company safety procedures as well as OSHA/MSHA regulations.
- Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to meet production and customer service goals.
Qualifications & Skills:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
- Previous forklift or heavy equipment operating experience preferred.
- Experience working in outdoor industrial, construction, landscaping, recycling, or aggregate environments is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
Benefits:
Silver Creek Materials is family owned and operated and offers about-average industry pay. Eligible employees can elect medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, ambulatory insurance, voluntary critical illness, voluntary accident, and voluntary hospitalization insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Employees also enjoy paid company observed holidays and generous paid time off. Field employees can elect uniforms and will also receive a boot stipend starting on their first anniversary. Additionally, employees can enjoy the use of company facilities, such as a gun range and 11-acre family lake.
About Silver Creek Materials, Inc.
At Silver Creek Materials, we don't just move materials - we move industries forward. Located on the west side of Fort Worth, we are one of the largest sand, aggregate, mulching, composting, and recycling facilities in DFW. We're a team of hard workers who face each day head-on, celebrate wins together, and believe in doing things the right way. Whether you're operating equipment, selling materials, or supporting the team, you'll help build something bigger. If you're driven by grit, growth, and purpose, this is where your story begins. Check out our website here and our YouTube channel here!
Job Title: Equipment Operator (Mid-Day)
Location: 2251 Silver Creek Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76108
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Full time
Typical Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 10:00am-8:00pm Saturday 7:00am-1:00pm (as needed)
Pay Range: $17.00-$20.00