{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"236e6b16ddb5f093883d2f59","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/236e6b16ddb5f093883d2f59","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/236e6b16ddb5f093883d2f59","title":"Empty Container Handler Operator","description":"*West Memphis, Arkansas | Full-Time, On-Site | $24-$32 per Hour*\n\nTri-State Container Solutions is hiring a dependable, safety-focused operator for its West Memphis container yard. The primary machine is a 2016 Hyster H18XM-12EC empty-container handler equipped with an ELME vertical-twist-lock spreader. This is specialized heavy-equipment work involving the safe lifting, stacking, staging, loading, and unloading of empty shipping containers.\n\nThis is not a standard warehouse forklift position. Previous empty-container handler, top-pick, reach-stacker, or similar intermodal-equipment experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with substantial heavy-forklift or comparable heavy-equipment experience will also be considered and trained.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\n\nSafely operate the Hyster empty-container handler to move, stack, stage, load, and unload containers within the machine's rated capacity and company procedures.\n\nLoad and unload Tri-State delivery equipment, customer trucks, and incoming or outbound carrier equipment accurately and efficiently.\n\nInspect the handler before and after each shift, document concerns, and report mechanical or safety issues immediately.\n\nConfirm twist-lock engagement, container condition, stack placement, travel paths, ground conditions, and clearance before every lift or move.\n\nCoordinate clearly with drivers, yard personnel, customers, and management using agreed hand signals and communication procedures.\n\nHelp maintain accurate inventory locations and keep the yard organized so specific containers can be located and accessed quickly.\n\nPerform basic daily care such as fueling, checking fluids, cleaning the cab and equipment, and supporting preventive-maintenance routines.\n\nAssist with reasonable yard duties when machine work is not required and help maintain a clean, professional, and safe facility.\n\n*Required Qualifications*\n\nDemonstrated experience safely operating heavy material-handling equipment, large forklifts, or comparable industrial equipment.\n\nEmpty-container handler, top-pick, reach-stacker, or intermodal-yard experience is preferred.\n\nAbility to judge clearances and ground conditions, follow load-capacity restrictions, and work calmly around trucks, containers, and other personnel.\n\nStrong attendance, dependability, communication, and willingness to follow safety procedures every time.\n\nAbility to work outdoors in changing weather and complete required equipment training and operator evaluation.\n\nSchedule, Pay, and Benefits\n\nThis is a full-time, on-site position based at the West Memphis yard. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays and overtime as business volume requires. Pay is $28-$36 per hour based on directly relevant experience. Candidates with proven empty-container handler experience should expect consideration toward the upper end of the range.\n\nCompany pays 50% of the employee-only health insurance premium; family coverage may be added at the employee's cost.\n\nSix paid company holidays.\n\nAfter each six months of service: three paid vacation days and one paid personal day.\n\nHow to Apply\n\nApply with your work history and a clear description of the largest or most specialized equipment you have operated, including any empty-container handler, top-pick, reach-stacker, or heavy-forklift experience. Tri-State Container Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.\n\nPay: $23.26 - $32.00 per hour\n\nExpected hours: 40.0 per week\n\nBenefits:\n* Employee discount\n* Health insurance\n* Paid time off\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Tristate Container Solutions","rawCompany":"tristate container solutions","city":"West Memphis","state":"AR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-25T13:13:33.503Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-7051.00","title":"Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators","slug":"industrial-truck-and-tractor-operators"},{"code":"53-7062.00","title":"Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"laborers-and-freight-stock-and-material-movers-hand"},{"code":"53-7199.00","title":"Material Moving Workers, All Other","slug":"material-moving-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"488320","title":"Marine Cargo Handling","slug":"marine-cargo-handling"},{"code":"561320","title":"Temporary Help Services","slug":"temporary-help-services"},{"code":"493110","title":"General Warehousing and Storage","slug":"general-warehousing-and-storage"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Empty Container Handler Operator","description":"*West Memphis, Arkansas | Full-Time, On-Site | $24-$32 per Hour*\n\nTri-State Container Solutions is hiring a dependable, safety-focused operator for its West Memphis container yard. The primary machine is a 2016 Hyster H18XM-12EC empty-container handler equipped with an ELME vertical-twist-lock spreader. This is specialized heavy-equipment work involving the safe lifting, stacking, staging, loading, and unloading of empty shipping containers.\n\nThis is not a standard warehouse forklift position. Previous empty-container handler, top-pick, reach-stacker, or similar intermodal-equipment experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with substantial heavy-forklift or comparable heavy-equipment experience will also be considered and trained.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\n\nSafely operate the Hyster empty-container handler to move, stack, stage, load, and unload containers within the machine's rated capacity and company procedures.\n\nLoad and unload Tri-State delivery equipment, customer trucks, and incoming or outbound carrier equipment accurately and efficiently.\n\nInspect the handler before and after each shift, document concerns, and report mechanical or safety issues immediately.\n\nConfirm twist-lock engagement, container condition, stack placement, travel paths, ground conditions, and clearance before every lift or move.\n\nCoordinate clearly with drivers, yard personnel, customers, and management using agreed hand signals and communication procedures.\n\nHelp maintain accurate inventory locations and keep the yard organized so specific containers can be located and accessed quickly.\n\nPerform basic daily care such as fueling, checking fluids, cleaning the cab and equipment, and supporting preventive-maintenance routines.\n\nAssist with reasonable yard duties when machine work is not required and help maintain a clean, professional, and safe facility.\n\n*Required Qualifications*\n\nDemonstrated experience safely operating heavy material-handling equipment, large forklifts, or comparable industrial equipment.\n\nEmpty-container handler, top-pick, reach-stacker, or intermodal-yard experience is preferred.\n\nAbility to judge clearances and ground conditions, follow load-capacity restrictions, and work calmly around trucks, containers, and other personnel.\n\nStrong attendance, dependability, communication, and willingness to follow safety procedures every time.\n\nAbility to work outdoors in changing weather and complete required equipment training and operator evaluation.\n\nSchedule, Pay, and Benefits\n\nThis is a full-time, on-site position based at the West Memphis yard. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays and overtime as business volume requires. Pay is $28-$36 per hour based on directly relevant experience. Candidates with proven empty-container handler experience should expect consideration toward the upper end of the range.\n\nCompany pays 50% of the employee-only health insurance premium; family coverage may be added at the employee's cost.\n\nSix paid company holidays.\n\nAfter each six months of service: three paid vacation days and one paid personal day.\n\nHow to Apply\n\nApply with your work history and a clear description of the largest or most specialized equipment you have operated, including any empty-container handler, top-pick, reach-stacker, or heavy-forklift experience. 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