2nd Shift Forklift Operator

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Northlake (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a 2nd Shift Forklift Operator in Northlake, Texas. You'll be responsible for safely handling goods in the shipping department, ensuring efficient operations while adhering to safety guidelines. This role offers opportunities for growth and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Ability to obtain a forklift operator certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to unload incoming shipments and transport products.
• Execute timely completion of orders using scanners and computers.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Description: Forklift Operator - Shipping

Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make the World. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX, and more.

Purpose of Position

The Forklift Operator in the shipping department is responsible for the efficient and safe handling, loading, and unloading of goods. This role ensures the timely organization and movement of products, optimizing dock operations while adhering to safety guidelines.

What You’ll Do

• Operate forklifts to efficiently and safely unload incoming shipments from trucks and transport products to designated storage areas within the warehouse.
• Execute timely completion of orders including pick tickets, full pallet picking, and shuttling of pallets for final order processing using scanners and computers.
• Interact with management software systems and label printers.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments, material needs, and equipment needs.
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, legs, and whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials in a safe manner.
• Keep the work area clean, free of debris, and safe to work in.
• Support cross-training on other distribution center functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Ability to obtain a forklift operator certification.
• Broad knowledge of methods and procedures used in various distribution center functions.
• Ability to understand daily goals and targets to maximize warehouse capacity.
• Familiarity with product catalog numbers and handling characteristics.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to forklift operations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Physical ability to regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and use hands.
• Capability to lift and/or move 10 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Resilience to work in environments occasionally exposed to extreme temperatures.
• Ability to work in a scanner-directed job and achieve productivity and quality standards.
• Ability to work on a stand-up forklift for an entire shift.

What You’ll Receive

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

We’re more than the #1 tools and storage company, with a leading presence in engineered fastening. We’re visionaries. Industry 4.0 innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!