Forklift Operator

3M HEALTHCARE; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Maersk in Humble, TX seeks a Forklift Operator to load and unload materials using hand truck, reach truck or forklift, while keeping a clean, safe work environment and verifying discrepancies in receiving loads against manifest.

Responsibilities include pulling routes, staging freight, assisting drivers, operating warehouse equipment, and ensuring accuracy under OSHA guidelines. Must lift 50+ lbs, read/write English, and be available for overtime and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year warehouse experience preferred.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs unassisted and read work instructions.
• English reading/writing skills required.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Utilize manifest to pull routes, stage freight, and assist drivers to load/unload trucks.
• Handle material tasks: picking, packing, scanning, kitting, counting as applicable.
• Operate forklift/pallet jacks; ensure timeliness and accuracy of packaging and systems.
• Identify overages, shortages and damages; follow TSA/OSHA guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scan gun

Reading/writing in English

Teamwork

Overtime availability

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Summary

The Forklift Operator oversees loading & unloading materials utilizing a hand truck, reach truck, or forklift. They are to maintain a clean and safe work environment and identify any discrepancies in receiving loads against manifest.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing manifest to pull route, stage freight, and assist Drivers to load and unload trucks.
• Material handling may include one or more of the following: picking, packing, scanning, kitting (as applicable), counting products and other like duties.
• Must ensure timeliness, packaging, and systems work is completed accurately.
• Identifying and annotating overages, shortages, and damages (OS&D).
• Safely operate warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jacks, etc.
• Read and follow detailed and defined instructions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ensure safe and secure work environment including all TSA and OSHA guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred – 1 year experience.
• Must be able to use forklifts, pallet jacks and banding/shrink wrap material.
• Experience using a RF scan gun required.
• Previous forklift certifications preferred.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, occasional weekends.
• Must be able to read and comprehend work instructions well.
• Must have the ability to work well with others.
• High attention to detail required.
• Must have the ability to work well with others with little supervision.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Position requires employees to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands, reach, bend and lift objects above their head. Employees must be able to regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds unassisted and use pallet jacks and forklifts.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
• And more!

Pay Range

$19.00 - $20.00 hourly*
*The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Maersk is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].