Forklift Operator

Texas Pipe & Supply Company; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Pipe & Supply Company is seeking a warehouse professional to receive, stock, pick, pack, and ship orders. You will manage shelves, operate forklifts, and maintain a safe, organized workspace in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include unloading trucks, organizing materials, and performing additional duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure smooth warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of warehouse experience in shipping/receiving.
• Forklift certification or documented forklift operation experience.
• Ability to follow safety rules and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist shipping and receiving unloading trucks and checking in merchandise.
• Sort and place material on racks, shelves or in bins according to organizational standards.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; sweep, dust and mop.
• Wear the proper safety equipment at all times.
• Any other duties as requested by supervisor and/or manager

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping & Receiving

Stock/inventory management

Safety compliance

Teamwork / self-direction

Tools

Forklift

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Perform an array of functions that may include receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing and retrieving stock in the warehouse.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist shipping and receiving unloading trucks and checking in merchandise
• Sort and place material or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to organizational standards
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; sweep, dust and mop. Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times
• Wear the proper safety equipment at all times
• Any other duties as requested by respective supervisor and/or manager

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
• Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50 lbs. Occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs. (with the proper lifting equipment)
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 - 5 years of warehouse related experience in shipping and receiving
• 3+ years of forklift experience
• Forklift Certification required
• Experience handling pipe (both carbon and stainless steel) a plus
• Excellent work ethic: ability to work self-directed and as a flexible team player
• Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed
• Qualified applicants must be able to pass a background check and drug test
• A minimum of 40 hours per week