Apprentice Prep Operator

Date: Jun 22, 2026

Location: New Iberia, LA, United States, 70560

Company: Chart Industries

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

The New Iberia facility specializes in cold box assembly and fabrication, pressure vessels and other cryogenic equipment as used for the air separation and hydrocarbon industries. The end users of this equipment include all the major LNG, petrochemical and air separation engineering on a worldwide basis. The facility is located at the Port of Iberia.

What Will You Do?

  • Operate forklift and 15 ton or 35 ton cherry picker to move and organize material around the yard and warehouse as needed.
  • Assist in receiving when needed. Some light lifting required.
  • Mandatory department for load out. Some light lifting required.
  • Has working knowledge of spreaders, slings and chokers as to strength and placement on loads
  • Lifts, moves and places loads, exercising care for the safety of other employees, material, property and equipment
  • Performs a variety of work as an operator and other tasks as related to the operations of on-going projects
  • Added duties and responsibilities may be assigned
  • Responsible for any damage to equipment/materials caused by negligence
  • This position is classified as safety sensitive. Due to the use of heavy machinery, power tools, and/or exposure to potentially hazardous conditions, the role requires heightened awareness and adherence to all safety protocols. Employees must be able to perform duties in a manner that ensures their own safety and the safety of others in the workplace

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

Your Experience Should Be...

Education and/or Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • General knowledge of fabrication tools and parts
  • Experience with related equipment
  • Crane operation certification required (May be obtained on-the-job)
  • Education may be substituted by extended experience

 

 

 

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Benefits Package...

The starting rate for this role is $16.50 per hour.