Forklift Operator

Trinidad Benham; Mineola (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Advancement Opportunities

Weekly pay

Insurance options (medical/dental/vis)

Job summary

Trinidad Benham in Mineola, TX is seeking a Forklift Operator to accurately process orders, transport and stage products, and safely load/unload goods for timely deliveries.

Requires HS Diploma or GED and 1+ year forklift experience in a fast-paced warehouse. Strong math, paperwork, and teamwork skills are essential; ability to operate sit-down and stand-up reach forklifts is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years forklift experience in warehouse environment.
• Able to read and comprehend required paperwork.
• Able to perform basic math and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely per training and policies.
• Read Bills of Lading and Pick Sheets.
• Pick, stage, load, and unload pallets to fulfill orders.
• Maintain clean, organized aisles and racks; follow GMP/SQF where applicable.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Bill of Lading reading

Inventory management

Team communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Sit-Down forklift

Stand-Up reach forklift

Job description

Description

There’s a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth.

Department: Shipping & Receiving

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Mineola, TX

Reporting To: Thiron Wells

What You'll Be Doing

The Forklift Operator is primarily responsible for accurately processing orders per schedule, transporting and staging product, and loading and unloading product and supplies in a safe, efficient and timely manner.

• Safely and efficiently operate forklifts (sit down and stand-up reach) according to training and company safety policies.
• Read and understand Bills of Lading and Pick Sheets.
• Using daily pick sheets, accurately and efficiently pick full pallets and case quantities to build full pallets, ensuring first in first out method is followed, shrink wrap pallets when necessary, stage product for loading, check pallets for accuracy to order.
• Safely load and unload product and other supplies to/from trucks using appropriate forklifts. Obtains samples of incoming bulk product according to Quality Control Guidelines. Places product in appropriate storage areas.
• Shrinkwrap finished good pallets and transport/store into appropriate locations.
• Maintain clean and organized aisles and rack storage, consolidate partial pallets when needed. Ensure products, including partial pallets, are organized according to facility standards.
• Inventory product as needed, label, sort, wrap and tie product.
• Hand load product onto containers.
• Comply with company safety policies and maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures
• Accurately complete required paperwork in accordance with company standards.
• Additional duties as assigned by lead person and/or manage

Working environment and physical demands

• Frequently (more than 75% of time) required to: stand and/or walk, use ladders and climb stairs, bend and stoop, reach, push/pull, kneel and crouch. Lift, carry and/or move items up to 100 pounds, without assistance; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, to verbally communicate; and to hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently exposed to a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to dust and loud noise.
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to machinery and mechanical, moving parts.
• Personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, safety glasses, hair net, and food safety-related items, is required.

What We Need

• HS Diploma or GED.
• 1 + years recent experience operating Sit Down and Stand-Up reach forklifts in a warehouse environment.
• Must be able to meet daily production requirements.
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Read and comprehend required paperwork.
• Writing skills sufficient to complete required paperwork.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees whether individually or in a team environment.
• Effectively communicate questions, problems and reports to co-workers, supervisory and management personnel.
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.

Preferred Education And Experience

• 1+ years operating Sit Down and Stand Up reach forklifts picking and pulling orders, loading and unloading trucks in a fast paced warehouse environment.

EXTRAS

• Employee-owned
• Advancement Opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)