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Hours Full-time
Location San Antonio, Texas

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Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently handling materials, loading and unloading shipments, and ensuring the safe operation of various types of heavy equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong warehouse experience, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety standards. This position plays a vital role in maintaining smooth warehouse distribution processes and supporting overall operational efficiency.


Duties

  • Operate forklifts, including reach trucks, clamp trucks, Hi-Lo forklifts, and other heavy equipment to load, unload, and transport materials within the warehouse.
  • Manage order picking tasks accurately using warehouse management systems and order picker equipment.
  • Assist with shipping and receiving activities by verifying incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Perform routine equipment inspections and basic repairs to ensure safe operation.
  • Handle materials with care, including heavy lifting and pallet jack usage, adhering to OSHA safety regulations.
  • Support warehouse management by organizing inventory, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring proper storage practices.
  • Collaborate with warehouse supervisors to optimize workflow and improve distribution efficiency.

Skills

  • Proven experience operating various forklift types such as reach trucks, clamp trucks, Hi-Lo forklifts, and pallet jacks.
  • Strong understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS) and order picking procedures.
  • Mechanical knowledge for basic equipment repair and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with warehouse distribution processes, shipping & receiving protocols, and materials handling techniques.
  • Must be bilingual
  • Must be able to demonstrate loading/unloading abilities on flatbed semi-trailers without assistance
  • Must have minimum 2 years heavy equipment or large forklift operations experience
  • Must be able to demonstrate ability to assemble parts packaging on ground level with forklift without assistance

Benefits:


  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time of
Company Description
MALEKO PERSONNEL is the leader in specialized industrial, production, and logistics staffing. We represent a variety of professionals, including assembly, shipping, receiving, and inventory control specialists, certified forklift drivers, and warehouse professionals. If you're looking for short-term or long-term assignments, competitive pay rates, and a variety of shift options you owe it to yourself to give MALEKO PERSONNEL a look. MALEKO has proudly put together a team of highly skilled and seasoned professionals who understand and embrace the pursuit of customer satisfaction and are ready to work for you!

Company Description

MALEKO PERSONNEL is the leader in specialized industrial, production, and logistics staffing. We represent a variety of professionals, including assembly, shipping, receiving, and inventory control specialists, certified forklift drivers, and warehouse professionals. If you're looking for short-term or long-term assignments, competitive pay rates, and a variety of shift options you owe it to yourself to give MALEKO PERSONNEL a look. MALEKO has proudly put together a team of highly skilled and seasoned professionals who understand and embrace the pursuit of customer satisfaction and are ready to work for you!

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Posting ID: 1270483269 Posted: 2026-06-20 Job Title: Forklift Operator