Forklift Operator

LKQ; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑T

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

LKQ Corporation in Houston, TX is seeking a motivated warehouse associate to operate a forklift/order picker, load and unload parts, and move inventory safely.

You will read and follow shipping documents, use safety guidelines, and lift up to 100 pounds as needed. The position offers competitive benefits, PTO, and opportunities for growth within a Fortune 500 company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior forklift experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 75–100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate order picker or forklift.
• Ensure safety harness is used when operating equipment.
• Pick, pack, load, and unload products.
• Move parts around the facility using pallets and crates.
• Read and follow shipping documents and safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading packaging/shipping docs

Basic computer skills

Arithmetic literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

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.

Pay: $18/hour

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

• 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
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

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As a Fortune 500 leader (#318), LKQ is at the industry’s forefront, operating across 25 countries with over 1,600 locations.

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