We’re looking for a Forklift Operator to join our client’s dynamic distribution center team in Flower Mound, Texas. If you enjoy being hands-on and playing a critical role in warehouse operations, we want to hear from you!
Contract-to-Hire Pay Rate: $17/hr Shift: Monday - Friday – 6 am - 2:30 pm Must be available to work overtime on weekdays and weekends
Job Description: On a consistent basis, perform safe operation of a Stand-up, Sit-Down, Counterbalance, Electric Pallet Jack or other power equipment to unload, load, push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move product throughout the distribution center. Spends at least 80% of working hours operating power equipment but must be willing to work off the equipment based on business needs.
Drive forklifts or power equipment to transfer materials between unloading, loading,processing, and storage areas.
Organize and secure stored materials such as boxes and pallets.
Load or unload product/material manually, off or on to pallets, platforms, skids, orlifting devices.
Perform routine post and pre-inspections to ensure suitable working nature or forkliftequipment.
Report to supervisor regarding any damage to racks, faulty equipment, or any othersafety hazards.
Weigh product/material and record weight and further production information onlabels and tags.
Wrap material loads with a wrapper and ensure the warehouse premise is clean.
Complete power equipment training provided by the company.
May recharge batteries on power equipment.
Physical and Work Requirements:
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be comfortable operating warehouse equipment
Must be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment
Must be willing to perform manual material handling tasks as needed
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Prior experience operating forklifts or warehouse power equipment is a plus
Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and best practices
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
Dependable, team-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision
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