Top 32 Equipment operator entry Jobs in Columbus

Heavy Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift
Liberty Tire Recycling —Grove City, OH
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Overtime
- Forklift
- Driver's License
- Power tools
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Warehouse Equipment Operator
Amazon Warehouse —West Jefferson, OH
- $20.00 - $21.50 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- Military encouraged
- Flextime
- On-the-job training
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Chemical Operator 1 Job
Arkema B.V. —Columbus, OH
- Computer literacy
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
Loader Operator
Complete Resources Company —Columbus, OH
- $22 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy equipment operation
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Heavy Equipment Operator
NPL Construction (S4) —Columbus, OH
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Production Operator
Novelis —Ashville, OH
- $24.23 - $27.58 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Military
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
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Equipment Operator 1 - Intermittent (20098745)
State of Ohio - Health —Columbus, OH
- $20.85 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Basic math
- English
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Operator
Holder Construction —Columbus, OH
- Overtime
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Forklift
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Equipment Operators
Team Fishel —Columbus, OH
- $24 - $32 an hour
- Construction site
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
Crane Operator- Hydraulic/Lattice Boom
Confidential —Columbus, OH
- $25 - $35 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Experienced Drill Bores Operator
Kanaan Communications, LLC —Columbus, OH
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Heavy equipment operation
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
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Experienced Drill Bores Operator
Kanaan Communications, LLC —Columbus, OH
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Heavy equipment operation
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
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Experienced Drill Bores Operator
Kanaan Communications, LLC —Westerville, OH
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Heavy equipment operation
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
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Experienced Drill Bores Operator
Kanaan Communications, LLC —Columbus, OH
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Heavy equipment operation
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
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Seasonal Warehouse Associate, Columbus - Night Shifts
Macy’s —Columbus, OH
- $17.25 - $25.39 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Forklift
- Warehouse
- Store discount
- Paid holidays
Production Staff - PromoWest
AEG Worldwide —Columbus, OH
- $16 - $26 an hour
- Carpentry
- Spanish
- Writing skills
Assembler & Equipment Operator, 1st Shift
Wieland —Delaware, OH
- From $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Forklift Operator
DHL —Lockbourne, OH
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- OSHA
- High school diploma or GED
- Quality control
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Equipment Operator
ODP Business Solutions —Columbus, OH
- $16.73 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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SkillBridge Field Crew
ClearPath Utility Solutions —Hebron, OH
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Travel reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Heavy Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift

Liberty Tire Recycling -
Grove City, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$23 - $28 an hour

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

ABOUT:

Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people’s lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company’s commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.

Job Summary:
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating and maintaining a variety of heavy equipment used in tire recycling operations, including skid steers, loaders, excavators, forklifts, and other mobile equipment as assigned. This role plays a critical part in supporting production activities, loading and unloading materials, moving inventory, maintaining work areas, and ensuring efficient plant operations. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and comfortable working in a physically demanding industrial environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Safely operate heavy equipment including skid steers, loaders, excavators, forklifts, and other equipment as assigned.
Load, unload, sort, stack, and transport tires, recycled rubber products, and other materials throughout the facility.
Inspect equipment before, during, and after operation and report maintenance needs or safety concerns immediately.
Perform routine equipment checks including fuel, hydraulic fluids, tires, and other operational components.
Maintain safe operating practices at all times and comply with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and site-specific procedures.
Work closely with production and maintenance teams to support daily operational goals.
Assist with material handling, inventory movement, site cleanup, and general labor duties as needed.
Ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
Follow verbal and written instructions and maintain awareness of surroundings while operating equipment.
Assist with loading and unloading trucks and trailers.
Support storm cleanup, yard organization, and outdoor material management activities when necessary.
Accurately complete required inspections, logs, and operational paperwork.
Perform duties in a manner that supports production efficiency, environmental compliance, and workplace safety.

Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year of skid steer operating experience required.
Experience operating heavy equipment in an industrial, construction, recycling, manufacturing, or similar environment preferred.
Excavator experience preferred.
Valid driver's license required.
Ability to safely operate equipment in tight spaces and around pedestrians, vehicles, and production equipment.
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to identify equipment issues.
Ability to read, understand, and follow safety procedures and work instructions.

Skills and Abilities:

Strong commitment to workplace safety.
Ability to operate heavy machinery safely and efficiently.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to remain focused and attentive in a fast-paced environment.
Dependable, punctual, and self-motivated.
Ability to use hand and power tools when necessary.
Flexibility to perform a variety of operational and labor-related tasks.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail and awareness of surroundings.
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and varying schedules when business needs require.

Work Environment:

Work is primarily performed in a tire recycling facility, processing yard, and outdoor industrial environment. Regular exposure to moving machinery, heavy equipment, truck traffic, dust, dirt, odors, vibration, and moderate to high noise levels. Frequent exposure to varying weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, humidity, and wind. May work on uneven surfaces, gravel lots, wet conditions, and around recycled tire materials. Position requires adherence to strict safety standards and constant situational awareness. The work environment is fast-paced, physically demanding, and requires the ability to safely perform duties around heavy industrial equipment and active production operations.

EEO Statement:

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law

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Production Operator

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Experienced Drill Bores Operator

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