FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Colonial Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Dallas, TX is seeking a dependable forklift operator to support our shipping and material handling team in a manufacturing environment.

You will operate a forklift safely, assist with wrapping, stock management, and coordinate with production and receiving to keep materials flowing. This role emphasizes safety and teamwork, with a requirement for PCA forklift certification and over 6 months of experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with effective communication.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Keep stock and materials in orderly fashion.
• Document materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
• Pull jobs for production and manage inbound forms and inventory tags.
• Assist other shipping/material handlers to balance workload and clean.]
• Report any missing, broken, or worn forklift parts to supervisor or maintenance.
• Notice defects in incoming material.
• Follow safety rules and company policies.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Team communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

PCA forklift license

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operates wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Keeps stock and materials in orderly fashion.
• Documents materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
• Responsible for pulling job for production, inbound forms, inventory tags and counts on materials received or shipped.
• Assists other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.
• Follows rules and procedures relative to the safe and efficient operation of the forklift, also including reporting any missing, broken, bent or worn parts of fork lift to supervisor and/or maintenance.
• Alert to any obvious defects of incoming material.
• Adheres to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED.
• 6+ month’s prior experience operating a forklift.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
• Ability to obtain and maintain PCA certified forklift license.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, effectively communicating with members.