3rd Shift Forklift Driver (Sit-Down)

UNIS; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIS in El Paso, TX is hiring a 3rd Shift Forklift Driver (Sit-Down) to support accurate, on-time shipments and inventory integrity. The role uses WMS and RF scanners to move and record product movements while maintaining safety standards on an overnight shift.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year forklift experience, and current certification. OSHA guidelines and PPE rules apply; background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent practical experience adequate to follow written instructions and safety guidance.
• At least 1 year of forklift experience in a warehouse, distribution, logistics, or transportation environment.
• Current forklift/powered industrial truck certification for sit-down equipment per OSHA and company standards.
• Ability to use RF scanners and basic warehouse technology to follow task lists and confirm product/locations.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to PPE and warehouse rules.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down forklifts to move, load, unload, and stage product according to WMS tasking.
• Execute receiving, put-away, picking, replenishment, staging, and loading per SOPs.
• Use RF scanners and WMS tools to confirm product IDs and locations and flag discrepancies.
• Perform pre/post-shift equipment inspections and report safety or maintenance issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and participate in safety initiatives.

Skills

Safety-minded

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Shift adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

WMS terminals/handheld devices

Job description

Overview

The 3rd Shift Forklift Driver (Sit-Down) is a critical operational role within UNIS’s El Paso, TX distribution facility, directly supporting accurate, on‑time customer shipments and the integrity of our inventory data. Working on the overnight/late shift, this position ensures that inbound and outbound freight is moved, stored, and loaded in alignment with Warehouse Management System (WMS) instructions and safety standards. The Forklift Driver serves as the physical link between digital orders, inventory records, and actual product movement, enabling UNIS’s technology‑driven logistics solutions to perform reliably. This role collaborates closely with warehouse leads, inventory control, shipping/receiving teams, and maintenance to maintain safe workflows, protect product quality, and keep inventory information synchronized with system data. High performance in this role improves service levels, reduces operational risk, and strengthens UNIS’s commitment to data‑driven, efficient, and resilient supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• 1. Safely operate sit-down forklifts and other powered industrial trucks to move, load, unload, and stage product according to WMS tasking, ensuring product is handled with care and positioned .
• 2. Execute receiving, put-away, picking, replenishment, staging, and loadinshed standard operating procedures, maintaining accurate product location and quantity records to support inventory integrity
• 3. Use RF scanners and WMS tools to confirm product identification, scan locations, record task completion, and immediately flag discrepancies, ensuring that physical movements are correctly .
• 4. Conduct pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections, promptly report any safety, mechanical, or product damage issues, and collaborate with supervisors and maintenance to remove unsafe equipment
• 5. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area by following all PPE, traffic flow, and warehouse safety requirements, actively participating in safety initiatives, and suggesting improvements .

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent practical experience demonstrating basic literacy and numeracy sufficient to follow written instructions, safety guidance .
• At least 1 year of recent forklift experience in a warehouse, distribution, logistics, or transportation environment, including routine use of sit-down forklifts .
• Current forklift/powered industrial truck certification, with proven ability to safely operate sit-down equipment in accordance with OSHA and company standards.
• Demonstrated ability to use RF scanners and basic warehouse technology (e.g., WMS terminals or handheld devices) to follow task lists, scan barcodes, and confirm product, locations,
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and adherence to PPE, equipment operation, and warehouse traffic rules, with a track record free from serious safety violations in prior roles.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and willingness to complete background checks and any E-Verify requirements in line with company policy and applicable laws.

Preferred Requirements

• More than 2 years of forklift experience in a high-volume, technology-driven distribution or 3PL environment, with exposure to multi-client or complex inventory operations.
• Prior experience on 3rd shift or other off-shift operations, demonstrating the ability to work with less direct supervision while maintaining high safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Familiarity with enterprise-level Warehouse Management Systems and Transportation Management Systems, and comfort navigating technology-driven workflows that rely on real-time data and tasking.
• Proven involvement in continuous improvement activities, such as suggesting layout changes, process enhancements, or safety improvements, and willingness to participate .
• Experience working in an environment that leverages automation, data analytics, or AI-enabled tools, with openness to learning and using new systems that support human decision.