Forklift Operator

Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑R

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

LKQ Corporation in Houston, TX is hiring for an order picker/forklift role. The position requires operating a forklift or order picker, loading and unloading parts, and maintaining safe working conditions. Candidates should be able to read packaging/shipping documents and follow safety guidelines.

Minimum education is a High School Diploma or GED. Prior forklift or automotive experience is preferred, with opportunities for benefits and growth within LKQ's expansive network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate order picker or forklift.
• Ensure safety harness is in place while operating equipment.
• Pick, pack, check, and load products accurately.
• Move parts around facility using pallets and crates.
• Follow inventory-control instructions and place parts into inventory.

Skills

Forklift operation

Order picking

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be.

$18.00hr plus great benefits!

Utilize an order picker or fork lift to pick parts off shelves and stock parts on shelves as directed.

Essential Job Duties

• Operate order picker or forklift.
• Ensure the safety harness is securely in place while operating the equipment.
• Pick, pack, check, and load products accurately on/off trailers and to and from designated areas of the facility.
• Move parts and other materials around the facility using pallets and crates.
• Stack loads in correct storage bays, following inventory-control instructions.
• Place parts into inventory.
• Ability to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements

• Education & Experience: High School Diploma/GED.

Preferred Requirements

• Prior forklift experience.
• Prior automotive experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic messages communicated orally.
• May write brief messages and keep simple records.
• Problems encountered are simple, repetitive and generally solved by clear directions or procedures.
• Follows standard procedures with no decision-making involved.
• Uses guidance/guidelines provided by supervisor/manager.
• Assignments/priorities provided by supervisor/manager.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods.
• The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment.
• Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions.
• May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• On occasion, an employee may be asked to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Coverage
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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