Forklift Driver

Farouk Systems Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 64,196,000; Full time

Job summary

Farouk Systems Inc. is seeking a forklift/reach truck driver in shipping to pull orders for shipping, primarily full pallets. You will operate RF scanners, verify quantities, and handle SAP transactions while following safety procedures.

The role involves organizing pallets, maintaining clean aisles, and supporting periodic inventories. Experience with motorized handling equipment and warehouse practices is preferred, with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift moderate weights.
• Experience with warehouse equipment and safety procedures.
• Familiarity with RF scanning and warehouse software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pull large orders for shipping, mainly full pallets.
• Count and verify product against pick list and orders.
• Operate manual and motorized handling equipment safely.
• Maintain clean and organized picking aisles and warehouse areas.
• Inspect shipments for quality issues and report findings.

Skills

Stand 8 hours

Heavy lifting 20-60 lbs

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Warehouse experience

Experience operating forklift, pallet jack, reach truck, cherry picker

Tools

RF scanner

RF gun

SAP

Pallet jack

Forklift

Reach truck

Job description

General:

The Forklift/reach truck driver in shipping is responsible for pulling orders for shipping.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Pull large orders for shipping area—mainly full pallets and all heights on shelving
• Must be able to count, weight or measure incoming or outgoing product to compare identifying information and variety against pick list, oral instructions, orders or other records.
• Must be able to effectively use manual means (push cart, pallet jack) and /or motorized handling equipment to process customer orders.
• Must be certified or become certified in the use of all motorized handling equipment.
• Must be able to effectively use RF scanner to process customer orders.
• Must be consistently meet or exceed productivity and quality standards as specified in the department’s productivity/ quality standards.
• Must be able to understand and execute basic Sap Transactions using the RF Scanner.
• Inspect /examine all material/shipments for quality issues, overages or shortages. Report finding to supervisor: takes corrective action as required.
• Selects product and processes orders accurately as instructed manually and by computerized warehouse management operating system SAP.
• Maintain assigned picking aisles as assigned.
• Ensure that product staged and stored is placed in safe areas and at safe height as directed by management team.
• Follow all safety procedure specifically with regards to the proper handling of hazardous materials, taking care to work within warehouse safety guidelines.
• Conduct inspections of assigned areas and maintains cleanliness of work areas.
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives as required.
• Actively participate in general housekeeping activities
• Responsible for putting the new product/ outlet/damage aerosol into the warehouse.
• Organize pallets at the warehouse and returns area.
• Maintain daily forklift sheets.
• Make sure warehouse is organized and clean throughout
• Assist with periodic physical inventory activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience operating motorized or non-motorized materials. For example forklift, pallet jack, reach truck, and cherry pickers.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Able to operate an RF gun for picking and receiving.

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to stand continuously for up to 8 hours daily.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 20 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination.
• Will be required to work overtime as asked per department’s needs.