Forklift Operator

AppleOne Employment Services; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a dependable Forklift Operator for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Grand Prairie, TX. This role emphasizes safety, forklift experience, and basic manufacturing knowledge in a fast-paced environment.

The position involves operating industrial equipment, moving materials, and preparing shipments according to established procedures. It offers steady hours, a structured team, and potential long-term career growth in Grand Prairie.

Qualifications

• Operate forklifts and industrial equipment in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Palletize products and prepare shipments accurately and efficiently.
• Follow computer-based work instructions, SOPs, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, industrial equipment, and manufacturing equipment according to safety and quality standards.
• Palletize finished products and prepare materials for shipment.
• Follow computer-based work instructions, standard operating procedures, and production guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.
• Identify and report safety concerns, quality issues, equipment problems, or process inconsistencies.
• Support production flow by standing, walking, lifting, and handling materials as needed.

Skills

Forklift experience

Computer skills

English reading

Lift 40 lbs

Stand/walk

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable Forklift Operator for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Grand Prairie, TX. This role is ideal for a safety-focused candidate with forklift experience, basic manufacturing knowledge, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

As a Forklift Operator, you will help keep daily operations running smoothly by operating industrial equipment, moving materials, preparing shipments, and following established safety and quality procedures. This is a great opportunity to join a structured team environment with clear work instructions, steady hours, supportive leadership, and the potential for long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, industrial equipment, and manufacturing equipment according to safety and quality standards.
• Palletize finished products and prepare materials for shipment.
• Follow computer-based work instructions, standard operating procedures, and production guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.
• Identify and report safety concerns, quality issues, equipment problems, or process inconsistencies.
• Support production flow by standing, walking, lifting, and handling materials as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $17 per hour.
• Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• Job Type: Temp-to-hire.
• Location: Grand Prairie, TX 75051.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Operate forklifts and industrial equipment in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Palletize products and prepare shipments accurately and efficiently.
• Follow computer-based work instructions, SOPs, and safety procedures.
• Maintain production quality, cleanliness, and safe work practices.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience required.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to read English and follow written work instructions.
• Ability to use a tape measure accurately.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and stand or walk for most of the shift.
• Strong attention to safety, quality, reliability, and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience working in a production, warehouse, shipping, or material handling environment preferred.
• Familiarity with SOPs, quality procedures, and structured work instructions preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.