Forklift Driver

Farouk Systems, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Farouk Systems, Inc. in Houston is seeking a dependable forklift/reach truck driver to support shipping by pulling orders and preparing goods for dispatch.

The role requires experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, and RF scanners, plus accuracy in counting and verifying items against pick lists and SAP transactions.

Candidates should be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 60 lbs, and work overtime as needed; HS diploma or GED preferred, warehouse experience welcome.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks and cherry pickers.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Able to operate an RF gun for picking and receiving.

Responsibilities

• Pull orders for shipping, mainly full pallets.
• Count, weigh or measure products to match pick lists.
• Use manual or motorized equipment to process orders.
• Operate SAP RF scanner transactions.
• Inspect materials for quality issues and report findings.
• Organize pallets and maintain clean, safe aisles.
• Maintain forklift sheets and assist in periodic inventory counts.

Skills

RF scanner proficiency

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Reach truck

Cherries picker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

RF gun

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.