Forklift Driver

My Melrose; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

My Melrose is seeking a forklift operator in San Antonio, TX to efficiently load and unload materials, move items between storage, loading docks, and trucks. This role also assists with Material Handler duties during slower periods.

The candidate must be certified in operating powered forklifts or be willing to obtain certification, with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and timeliness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Proven experience/certification operating powered forklift.
• Must be certified or willing to obtain/maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials on trucks, pallets, and conveyors using pallet jacks, dollies, and hand carrying.
• Identify damages and report shortages.
• Inspect machinery and determine repair needs.
• Perform cycle counts and maintain inventory records.
• Consolidate partial pallets.
• Comply with company policy and safety guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details Job Location: DC - San Antonio, TX 78218 Position Type: Full Time Position Summary:

Forklift operators are responsible for operating and managing industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage areas. On slow days they help with Material Handler duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load and unload materials on trucks, pallets, and conveyors using a combination of pallet jacks, dollies, and hand carrying
• Identify damages and report shortages
• Inspect machinery and determine any need for repairs
• Perform cycle counts and keep records of inventory as needed
• Consolidate partial pallets
• Comply with company policy and safety guidelines
• Other miscellaneous assignments as requested.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Height and weight proportional; good physical condition
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Lift cartons and totes up to 60 pounds safely above head
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Attention to detail and good time management skills

QualificationsWork Experience:

• Proven experience/certification operating powered forklift
• Possess high regard for safety in the workplace
• Must be certified, or willing to obtain and maintain certification