Forklift Operator

Texas Pipe And Supply Company; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Texas Pipe And Supply Company in La Porte, TX is seeking an experienced warehouse worker to receive, process stock, pick and fill orders, pack and ship, and organize stock.

The role requires 3–5 years warehousing, forklift certification, and the ability to pass a background check; 40 hours per week. Candidates should be able to lift 10–50 lbs routinely and handle heavier loads with forklifts or lifting equipment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of warehouse shipping/receiving experience.
• 3+ years forklift experience.
• Forklift certification required.
• Experience handling pipe (carbon and stainless) is a plus.
• Excellent work ethic and ability to work self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Assist shipping and receiving: unload trucks and check in merchandise.
• Sort and place material on racks, shelves or bins according to standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment in shelves and workstations.
• Wear required safety equipment at all times.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor/manager.
• Ensure safety rules are observed.
• Pass background check and drug test.
• Work a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Skills

Warehouse exp

Forklift exp

Forklift certification

Pipe handling exp

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Location: La Porte, TX 77571
Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

Perform an array of functions that may include receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing and retrieving stock in the warehouse.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist shipping and receiving: unload trucks and check in merchandise.
• Sort and place material or items on racks, shelves or bins according to organizational standards.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; sweep, dust and mop. Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times.
• Wear the proper safety equipment at all times.
• Any other duties as requested by respective supervisor and/or manager.
• Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed.
• Qualified applicants must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
• A minimum of 40 hours per week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50 lbs. Occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs. (with the proper lifting equipment).
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of warehouse related experience in shipping and receiving.
• 3+ years of forklift experience.
• Forklift Certification required.
• Experience handling pipe (both carbon and stainless steel) a plus.
• Excellent work ethic: ability to work self-directed and as a flexible team player.