Forklift Operator

Haydon Corporation; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Haydon Corporation in Grand Prairie, TX is hiring an Inventory Control Associate for a weekend shift (Friday-Sunday, 5:00 PM–5:30 AM). The role focuses on receiving, inventory, and meeting delivery schedules, with 36 paid hours and potential overtime.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading coils and materials, staging with a forklift, verifying bills, ensuring labels, preparing shipping docs, and maintaining 5S standards. Strong safety, data entry, and teamwork are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years forklift experience in Shipping & Receiving.
• Forklift certified through Haydon.
• Experience loading & unloading materials 10’–20’ long.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of loading flatbeds and dry vans.
• Must have computer literacy skills and good data entry skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and ensure accuracy.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team and be punctual.
• Willingness to cross-train and rotate through functions.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload shipments and deliveries of coils, strut, pallets, etc.
• Weigh, mark, and store coils properly.
• Stage raw materials using a forklift to the mill and welding machines.
• Verify delivery bills and verify product received.
• Ensure labels and paperwork are accurate for incoming and outgoing loads.
• Confirm accuracy and quality of all loads being shipped or received.
• Pick and pack items, ensuring products are safe and undamaged.
• Perform quality checks and audits prior to shipping to customers.
• Prepare shipping documentation by weight, piece count, and freight classification.
• Prepare and stage shipments as needed (re-bundling, wrapping, labeling).
• Recognize and address compliance issues such as overages, shortages, damaged products.
• Identify and count various products for accuracy purposes.
• Maintain cleanliness of area according to 5S principles.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Data entry

Teamwork

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Computer literacy

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Grand Prairie, TX 75050Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 HourlyJob Category: General LaborThis is a weekend shift position Friday-Sunday 5:00PM-5:30AM
36 working hours, paid for full 40 hours

THE ROLE

The Inventory Control Associate is responsible for safely executing the varied responsibilities of receiving goods, inventory of goods, and meeting the delivery schedule.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Load and unload shipments and deliveries of coils, strut, pallets, etc.
• Weigh, mark, and store coils properly.
• Stage raw materials using a forklift to the mill and welding machines.
• Verify delivery bills and verify product received.
• Ensure labels and paperwork are accurate for incoming and outgoing loads.
• Confirm accuracy and quality of all loads being shipped or received.
• Pick and pack items, ensuring products are safe and undamaged.
• Perform quality checks and audits. These checks and audits must be conducted prior to product being shipped to customers.
• Prepare shipping documentation, by weight, piece count, and freight classification of all products. Perform quality checks and audits. These checks and audits must be conducted prior to product being shipped to customers.
• Prepare & stage shipments as needed (re-bundling, plastic wrap, labeling, etc.).
• Recognize and address compliance issues such as overages, shortages, damaged products, packaging issues and incorrect parts.
• Identify and count various products (i.e., strut, hardware, threaded rods, etc.) for
  accuracy purposes.
• Maintain cleanliness of area according to 5S principles to provide a safe and effective working space.
• This is a full-time position. Associate must be able to work overtime as needed and must also be able to occasionally work on the weekends as necessary.
• Support and provide input for continuous improvement activities.
• Support with on-the-job training for other inventory control associates.
• Support in all areas as needed and requested by supervisor or another member of the management team.

QualificationsProfessional Qualifications

• Commitment to safety and to adhere to all safety rules.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 + years forklift experience working in the Shipping & Receiving Department
• Forklift certified through Haydon
• Experience loading & unloading materials 10’- 20’ long.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of loading flatbeds and dry vans.
• Must have computer literacy skills and good data entry skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and ensure accuracy.
• Demonstrates ability to work in team, treat colleagues with respect and has a high level of accountability / punctuality.
• Proven record of strong attendance.
• Willingness to be cross‑trained and rotate through all business functions as required by business needs.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.