Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Location: Dallas, TX Pay Rate: $19.00 – $19.50 / hour Position Type: Seasonal (with potential for permanent conversion) Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Note on Schedule: Occasional Saturday work may be required. To keep your schedule balanced, hours will be reduced during the standard workweek if you work a Saturday.

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Warehouse Associate and Forklift Operator to join our client's team in Dallas. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our daily logistics by safely operating material handling equipment, accurately picking customer orders, and ensuring inventory is organized and damage-free.

Key Responsibilities

• Order Picking & Packaging: Select, pull, and package products accurately based on customer order forms. Review order details carefully to verify scan numbers, sizes, colors, and quantities.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate warehouse equipment, including both sit-down and stand-up electric forklifts, electric pallet jacks, palletizers, and pallet wrappers.
• Inventory & Material Handling: Move, position, and organize materials to optimize warehouse space and maintain proper product rotation. Ensure items are picked in strict sequential order.
• Technology & Scanning: Utilize handheld RF scanners and other warehouse technology to scan, sort, and track inventory through the fulfillment process.
• Quality Control & Safety: Inspect products for defects or visible damage prior to shipment. Strictly follow all safety protocols, maintain a clean and sanitary workspace, and immediately report any safety hazards.
• Continuous Improvement: Maintain a proactive mindset, helping the team identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve warehouse efficiency.
• Perform other general warehouse duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience operating electric forklifts (both sit-down and stand-up models).
• Experience using handheld scanner devices/RF guns for inventory tracking.
• Ability to read and interpret order forms quickly and accurately.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and maintaining a clean environment.
• Flexibility to work occasional Saturdays with balanced weekday scheduling.
• Ability to adapt to an evolving work environment, including a potential facility move at the end of the year.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $19.00 - $19.50