Forklift Operator

APM Terminals Gothenburg; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Forklift Operator in the United States for a Monday–Thursday shift from 4:00am to 2:30pm. The role requires experience with forklifts, RF scan guns, and material handling, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities include pulling routes, staging freight, loading/unloading trucks, identifying OS&D, and maintaining safe operations in compliance with TSA and OSHA guidelines. OT and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required.
• RF scan gun experience required.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Must read and follow work instructions.
• English language skills required.
• Overtime and weekend availability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize manifest to pull route, stage freight, and assist drivers in loading and unloading trucks.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials.
• Perform picking, packing, scanning, and related material-handling tasks.
• Identify and annotate OS&D (overages, shortages, and damages).
• Maintain safe, compliant work environment following TSA and OSHA guidelines.
• Read and follow detailed instructions in a fast-paced setting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scan gun

Teamwork

Read instructions

Lifting 50 lbs

English proficiency

Overtime availability

Tools

Pallet jacks

Banding/shrink-wrap

Job description

About Us

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us! If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you!

Maersk Logistics & Services USA, Inc. handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process. Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Forklift Operator! Schedule: Monday through Thursday from 4:00am to 2:30pm

Essential Functions

• Utilizing manifest to pull route, stage freight, and assist drivers in loading and unloading trucks
• Forklift experience
• Material handling may include one or more of the following: picking, packing, scanning, kitting (as applicable), counting products, and other like duties must ensure timeliness, packaging, and systems work is completed accurately.
• Identifying and annotating overages, shortages, and damages (OS&D)
• Safely operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.
• Read and follow detailed and defined instructions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure a safe and secure work environment, including all TSA and OSHA guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies

• Must be able to use forklifts, pallet jacks, and banding/shrink-wrap material
• Experience using an RF scan gun is required
• Previous forklift certifications preferred
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, occasional weekends
• Must be able to read and comprehend work instructions well
• Must have the ability to work well with others
• High attention to detail required
• Must have the ability to work well with others with little supervision
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English

Experience

Previous warehouse experience preferred - 1 year experience

This position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Position requires employees to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands, reach, bend and lift objects above their head. Employees must be able to regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds unassisted and use pallet jacks and forklifts.

Company Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k + Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
• And more!

Pay Range

$19.00 - $20.40 per hour *The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

Eligibility & Legal

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Performance Team is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Performance Team is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave,veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or perform a job, please email us at [e-mail]

Company Overview

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world.