Forklift Driver - First Shift

WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC); Garland (TX); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 64,472,000; Full time

Job summary

WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC) in Garland, TX is hiring a First Shift Forklift Driver to operate a lift truck from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The role is outdoors with steady hours and overtime opportunities, reporting to the Facility Manager.

You will handle order picking, loading/unloading trucks and railcars, perform inventory control, and maintain accurate paperwork while working as part of a team in a lumber/steel environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating lift truck to load/unload lumber and steel products.
• Experience loading and unloading trucks and railcars using lift truck equipment
• Reliable transportation to report to scheduled shift and travel between facilities as needed
• Demonstrated accuracy in counting and completing paperwork
• Positive, clear, and professional communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Operate a lift truck to pick orders, load and unload trucks and railcars
• Perform inventory control activities to ensure accurate product records
• Serve our customers through providing accurate correspondence on inbound and outbound orders

Skills

Lift truck operation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Outdoor work

Inventory paperwork

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Ready to take your material handling skills outside?
Join our team as a First Shift Forklift Driver (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM) and play a vital role in keeping our operations moving! Reporting directly to the Facility Manager, youll enjoy steady hours, hands-on outdoor work, and opportunities for overtime. Apply today and build your career with us!

This position is 100% outside. Starting pay $20.00 to $22.50 per hour to start depending on experience.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Operate a lift truck to pick orders, load and unload trucks and railcars
• Perform inventory control activities to ensure accurate product records
• Serve our customers through providing accurate correspondence on inbound and outbound orders

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Experience operating lift truck to load/unload lumber and steel products.
• Experience loading and unloading trucks and railcars using lift truck equipment
• Reliable transportation to report to scheduled shift and travel between facilities as needed
• Demonstrated accuracy in counting and completing paperwork
• Previous knowledge or a desire to learn about the product being handled
• Positive, clear, and professional communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1 year of previous lift truck experience. Minimum 1 year of experience working in warehouse environment
• Lumber and Steel experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work outside the entire shift.
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 60 pounds
• Must be willing and able to slide, push, or pull cases up to 60 pounds
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniforms that are provided by the company.