Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator – Warehouse & Distribution

Location: Houston, TX 77078
Position Type: Full-Time, In-Person
Compensation: $17.00/hour

Schedule: 7am - 4pm, M - F

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Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable, safety-conscious Forklift Operator to join a Houston distribution facility. You will handle daily warehouse operations, including loading, unloading, moving, and staging industrial freight. The ideal candidate takes pride in accuracy, maintains a highly organized work environment, and prioritizes strict warehouse safety protocols at all times.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Safely operate sit-down forklift
• Loading & Unloading: Move diverse freight and palletized materials efficiently in and out of storage racks or enclosed trailers up to 53 feet long.
• Inventory Management: Use RF scanners to execute accurate put-away, stock replenishment, inventory counts, and order staging.
• Stock Rotation: Practice first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory controls and report any damaged goods or shortfalls immediately to supervisors.
• Quality & Housekeeping: Perform pre-shift equipment safety inspections, report maintenance issues, and maintain a spotless, organized work zone.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience operating industrial forklifts in a distribution center, manufacturing, or LTL freight environment.
• License: Valid forklift certification/operator card required
• Technical Skills: Experience utilizing RF scanning guns and reading digital warehouse manifests/computer displays.
• Physical Demands: Ability to bend, lift up to 50 lbs frequently, and stand or walk for extended periods during an 8-to-12-hour shift.
• Environment: Ability to work comfortably in a non-climate-controlled warehouse or outdoor loading dock environment exposed to changing weather conditions.

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