Forklift Driver

Elite Staffing Inc; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Elite Staffing Inc is seeking a Forklift Driver for evenings in Lancaster, TX. You will operate forklift, pallet jack, and related equipment, load trucks, and maintain safety and GMP standards daily.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of forklift experience. Eligible candidates must read and write in English, be able to lift up to 35 lbs, and work well in a team with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school education or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience driving a forklift required.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to lift a maximum of 35 lbs. as necessary.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Normal Dexterity Required.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety guidelines as applicable; safety sensitive position.
• Pull orders and load trucks with 100% accuracy; prepare shipping documents.
• Receive incoming goods against purchase orders and complete paperwork.
• Stage production areas for next shift; rotate stock in FIFO pattern.
• Ensure 98% accuracy in cycle counts and maintain GMP on shift.
• General housekeeping and complete all duties before leaving.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Forklift Driver

The Forklift has the overall responsibility and authority over ensuring that instructions are carried out as directed from the warehouse supervisor or foreman for the shift. This position reports directly to the warehouse supervisor or foreman and indirectly to the Warehouse Manager.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Follow all safety guidelines as applicable. This is a safety sensitive position.
• Forklift, scissor-lift, pallet jack, and propane handling certification must be maintained. Forklift must certify every 3 yrs.
• Completely hands on with a minimum of no less than 8 hours a day on the floor.
• Must be able to help and support training of new personnel on their shift in shipping and/or receiving procedures.
• Pull orders and load trucks with 100% accuracy. Provide all proper documentation to Logistics Coordinator for final order processing. Prepare shipping documents for each shipment as applicable.
• When applicable, receive incoming goods against purchase orders and complete paperwork.
• Stage production areas for next shift based on schedule.
• Ensure re-packing of damaged cartons is completed within your shift.
• Stage all raw materials, blanks and finished goods accordingly to warehouse layout plan.
• Ensure all finished goods in assigned locations are cycle counted as requested with a minimum of 98% accuracy. Report discrepancies to Inventory Coordinator.
• Organize warehouse properly, rotating stock in FIFO pattern
• Good attendance and punctuality required
• General housekeeping (GMP on shift basis) / Maintain audit ready status on daily basis
• Complete all assigned duties prior to leaving for the day.
• Must be computer literate with the ability to use workstations or hand held devices, fax, email, copiers and printers.
• Must have excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Miscellaneous other duties as directed by the Warehouse Supervisor or Foreman or Warehouse Manager.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of a high school education or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience driving a forklift required
• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Normal Dexterity Required.
• Ability to lift a maximum of 35 lbs. as necessary.
• Ability to work well in a team environment & motivate others within the team
• Bilingual a plus

18.00/hr

($17 plus $1 for shift)

3pm to 11pm

Monday thru Friday

Lancaster, TX 75134

Please send resumes to [e-mail]

All employees of Elite Staffing must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.

Elite Staffing, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our policy of equal employment opportunity is to recruit, hire, train and promote persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap or any other protected status.

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