Forklift Operator

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Houston Dose is seeking a forklift operator to move and transfer materials within the warehouse, loading and unloading, and ensuring safe handling of items. The role requires operating powered equipment, performing inspections, and maintaining accurate weight records.

The position emphasizes strict QHSE adherence, teamwork with supervisors, and keeping production flowing. The candidate should be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in a high-volume environment with safety

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand 8 hours daily; perform various movements (walking, bending, stooping).
• Read and follow written and verbal instructions.

Aufgaben

• Move and operate forklifts to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas.
• Organize and secure stored materials such as pallets, boxes, and sacks.
• Load or unload materials onto pallets or lifting devices.
• Perform routine pre- and post-inspections of forklift equipment.
• Report safety hazards or equipment damage to supervisor.
• Weigh products and record data on labels and tags.
• Coordinate with supervisors and employees on unloading and loading operations.
• Wrap material loads and maintain warehouse cleanliness.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Physical strength

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Ability to work in heat

Ausbildung

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Powered industrial equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Duties and Responsibilities

Moving controls, devices, and levers to drive forklifts of industry to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas.

Organizing and securing stored materials such as bales, super sacks, boxes, pallets, and so on.

Loading or unloading materials manually, off or on to pallets, platforms, skids, or lifting devises.

Performing routine post and pre inspections to ensure suitable working nature or forklift equipment.

Reporting to supervisor regarding any damage to racks, faulty equipment, or any other safety hazards.

Weighing products or materials, and recording weight and further production information on labels and tags.

Consulting, working, and coordinating with supervisors, managers, equipment manufactures, and employees regarding unloading and loading operations.

Wrapping material loads with a wrapper and making clean the warehouse premises.

Completing forklift operator training provided by the industry annually.

Performing other duties as allotted by a manager or supervisor.

Communicate with Supervisors concerning the scheduling of tasks and assignments of daily priorities.

Clean and do necessary maintenance service for any heavy equipment the employee is operating.

Ensure awareness of, and compliance with, relevant company/customer QHSE requirements.

Ability to multi task keeping job production flowing throughout the store and production area at all times.

Ability to carry out verbal / written material tasks under minimum supervision.

All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Specifications

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Good safety record.

Ability to plan ahead and prioritize workload.

Ability to read and follow both written and verbal instructions.

Ability to work in a high volume fast paced environment.

Ability to work in an environment exposed to heat

Ability to communicate with management and co-workers, and ability to work well independently and in a team.

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Must be able to stand 8 hours per day, in addition to walking, sitting, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.

Be able to mount, dismount and operate powered industrial equipment.

High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Educational requirements: High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V