Forklift Driver

Premium Waters; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Waters in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a dependable Forklift Operator to handle receiving, palletizing and shipping in a GMP-compliant warehouse. This role requires attention to safety, accuracy and teamwork on A Shift.

Responsibilities include unloading trucks, moving pallets, restacking damaged goods, logging lot numbers, and communicating with shipping personnel to ensure on-time, accurate deliveries while maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required for every candidate.
• Previous forklift experience is required; certification is preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

• Unloads trucks and examines incoming goods, signing for received items and noting discrepancies.
• Reviews bills of lading to determine what is to be shipped.
• Stages products and supplies before trucks arrive, restacks damaged or partial pallets as needed.
• Loads trucks with forklift and by hand if needed.
• Keeps the warehouse clean and organized and communicates with shipping personnel on issues.
• Follows pallet tag, lot number recording procedures and safety protocols.

Skills

Basic reading & math

Flexible schedule

Certification preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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Ft Worth Warehouse Fort Worth, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4019

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Shift: A Shift

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous forklift experience required, certification preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills

Responsibilities:

The Forklift Operator will be responsible for receiving incoming goods and preparing product for shipment, as well as loading trucks. Move pallets from palletizers and relocate materials and all other requested tasks.

• Unloads trucks, examines incoming goods and signs for incoming goods, noting any discrepancies.
• Reviews bills of lading to determine what is to be shipped.
• Stages products and supplies before trucks arrive, including restacking damaged or partial pallets as needed.
• Loads trucks with forklift and by hand if needed.
• Cleans and organizes the warehouse in an efficient manner.
• Communicates with shipping personnel, shift supervisors, regarding problems, product information, etc.
• Understands and performs proper pallet tag, lot number recording procedures.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment in a safe manner

GMP & PPE Required

While on the production floor in the plant you will be required to follow and help to enforce all GMP regulations in the plant. Anyone entering the production floor must follow the GMP rules in their employee handbook, which includes the required hairnets, beard nets, and earplugs. It is also required that all personnel wear safety glasses. Follows standard operating procedures including quality checks and procedures for all operations. Meets food safety and quality objectives and the requirements of the SQF System.

Performs related work as assigned by the Manager.

In the absence of this employee, the direct manager or appointee will cover responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting - Approximately 90%

Standing - Approximately 5%

Walking - Approximately 5%

Bending/Stooping - Frequently

Push/Pull - Frequently

Carrying/Lifting up to 40 lbs. - Frequently

Verbal communication - Frequently

Written communication - Frequently

Hearing normal conversation - Frequently

Sight, including near acuity and depth perception - Frequently

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; and a noise level requiring use of hearing protection.