Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator
Location:  Houston TX 77049 (Crosby Fwy)
Pay Rate: $17/hr
Schedule :  M-F, 8am to 5pm
Number of Positions:  3

Hiring Immediately !

Job Summary
We are seeking an dependable, safety-focused Forklift Operator with experience moving fragile equipment to join our client's warehouse team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating sit-down forklifts to safely load, unload, move, and stack materials or products throughout our facility. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a proven track record of safe machinery operation, and experience safely handling sensitive and fragile products

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Safely operate Sit-Down forklifts to transport materials.
• Loading & Unloading: Efficiently unload incoming shipments and load outbound freight onto trailers.
• Inventory & Staging: Move pulled orders or raw materials to designated staging areas or production lines.
• Equipment Handling: Safely move sensitive, delicate items with forklift without damage.y.
• Safety & Maintenance: Perform daily pre-operation equipment inspections, report mechanical issues immediately, and strictly follow all facility safety and OSHA regulations.
• Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse work environment.

Qualifications & Skill

• Experience:  Minimum of 2 years experience operating a sit-down fork in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Experience:  Proven experience safely handling delicate and fragile equipment by forklift within a warehouse environment
• Experience:  Proven experience operating Heavy Duty Forklifts and Equipment is a strong plus
• Specialized Knowledge: Prior experience handling solar panels, renewable energy equipment, or large-scale fragile logistics is a strong plus.
• Certification: Valid Forklift Operator Certification is a strong plus
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with inventory tracking tools and barcode scanners is highly preferred.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, sit or stand for long periods, and work in varying warehouse temperatures.
• Soft Skills: High reliability, great communication skills, and an emphasis on personal and team safety

Today’s job market is ultra-complex. Placing just the right people into just the right jobs doesn’t happen by chance. It’s a science. At PrideStaff, we’ve mastered the art of staffing to help our clients and candidates achieve their goals. Whether you’re a company looking for a true partner, or a job seeker looking to land a new position, PrideStaff experts eliminate guesswork and get results.