Job Title: Forklift Operator
Location: Houston, TX 77571
Pay Rate: $17 per hour
Hours: Monday – Friday, 2pm – 11pm (OT/weekends required as needed)
Duration: Temp-to-Hire
Overview:
Join our team as a Forklift Operator / Distribution Center Associate. This role supports key functions within our warehouse, including handling a wide range of contracts and goods. You will work with Fleet vehicle leasing, warehouse equipment, safety equipment, building services, and corporate travel. Reporting directly to the Distribution Center Manager, you will play a significant part in ensuring our warehouse operations run smoothly, efficiently, and safely.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Communicate professionally with customers, suppliers, and coworkers to ensure accuracy during all steps of the order process
- Unload shipments of industrial products, tools, and equipment safely; inspect and verify shipments
- Confirm received items against packing lists for accuracy and quality
- Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other heavy equipment to transfer and store products
- Conduct inventory counts and assist with restocking
- Follow all required safety policies and maintain warehouse cleanliness in compliance with OSHA/OHS and Company standards
- Inspect and stock materials, tools, and equipment as per predetermined sequences
- Assist with modifications, order assembly, packaging, and shipping documentation
- Pull orders for delivery and manage transfers between stock areas
- Prepare shipping documentation for UPS, LTL, SH, or Air Shipments
- Perform other tasks and projects as assigned
- Report workplace hazards, injuries, or illness immediately
Required Experience:
- Experience in warehouse operations (receiving, inventory, shipping)
- Experience operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment (wrapping machines, banding equipment, cranes/cherry pickers) preferred
Skills & Abilities:
- Understand basic units of measurement (fractions, decimals, etc.), basic math and reading skills
- Competency in typing and use of computer applications for receiving and shipping
- Ability to adapt to learning new software and warehouse operations
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Knowledge of safety regulations (Company, federal, state/provincial)
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team
- Punctual and reliable attendance
- Willingness to learn and apply new skills
- Adherence to all safety policies and training
Working Conditions:
- Routine physical activity and exertion
- Must be able to lift 25-50 pounds overhead
- Potential exposure to loud noises
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Operation of heavy machinery/tools required
- PPE must be worn at all times
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme hot/cold temperatures
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