Forklift Operator

Full Time
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Posted
Job description

Summary: Forklift operators in the Shipping Department are responsible for the safe, accurate loading of packaged product in to van trailers, containers, or other containers as needed. Operators work closely with the Traffic Coordinator of a facility to efficiently plan daily work. Operators are expected to follow Company and Customer shipping procedures. Operators must be safe, well-organized, and pay close attention to detail in order to consistently meet quality and efficiency standards.

General Duties and Responsibilities

  • Daily Forklift Inspection
  • Daily Forklift Production Log
  • Pre-stage Orders
  • Get pick tickets from the Traffic Coordinator
  • Verify the pick ticket matches the customer order and any labels
  • Verify that special loading instructions are followed
  • Place jack stands and wheel chocks in their proper place
  • Inspect the trailer prior to loading
  • Inspect materials prior to loading
  • Clean materials/pallets if necessary
  • Stretch-wrap the lids of LTL box shipments
  • Ensure the proper loading patterns are used
  • Take picture with white board as required by the picture taking procedure/customer requirements
  • Turn in camera to the Traffic Coordinator daily
  • Unload inbound trailers
  • Unload inbound supplies, mark properly, and put away in designated area
  • Pull any required samples
  • Complete any necessary repacks
  • Complete any necessary relabeling
  • Complete any necessary re-classes
  • Complete any necessary title transfers
  • Ensure all inbound and outbound paperwork is verified by the warehouse lead (‘checker’) per the procedures
  • Follow Warehouse moves process for any moved material
  • Assist with any other activities the Shipping Lead or Terminal Manger might assign
  • Assist with packaging lines if needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Port Lavaca, TX 77979: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Forklift: 1 year (Required)
  • Warehouse distribution: 1 year (Required)
  • Materials handling: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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