Forklift Operator

Harrison, Walker & Harper; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

More benefits

Job summary

WeSource is seeking Forklift Operators to join our team. The role involves operating powered industrial trucks, performing basic maintenance, and ensuring safe handling of goods in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, securing trailers, updating the warehouse system with RF scanning, and assisting with inventory. High school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or pass basic skills testing.
• 1-3 years related experience in forklift operations or warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily preventive checks and complete required documentation.
• Exchange or charge batteries for electric lifts and refill/replace fuel as needed.
• Ensure trailers are secured prior to loading/unloading.
• Inspect inbound/outbound trailers for condition and food safety/quality compliance.
• Load and unload palletized or floor-loaded product from trailers or railcars.
• Transport product to/from dock areas and storage locations; update the warehouse system using RF scanning.
• Record activities manually when required; remove damaged items to prevent shipping issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

RF scanning equipment

Job description

At WeSource, let us help you find the right job today. We provide a safe work environment where everyone is welcome.

WE ARE SEEKING FORKLIFT OPERATORS TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

PAYRATE: $15/hr

SHIFT WORK SCHEDULE: 7am - 3:30pm | Monday-Friday

BENEFITS OFFERED INCLUDED: Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and more!

JOB SUMMARY: Drives gasoline, liquefied gas or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices including but not limited to forks, clamps or slipsheet attachment to lift truck, or move products or materials by performing the following duties.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform basic daily preventive maintenance checks and complete required documentation
• Exchange or charge batteries for electric lifts and refill and/or replace fuel tanks as required
• Ensure trailers are secured to the facility prior to loading or unloading
• Inspect inbound and outbound trailers for acceptable condition and compliance with customer and food safety and quality requirements
• Load & Unload palletized or floor loaded product from trailers, railcars or truck
• Hand stack cases/bags etc. as required
• Transport product to or from dock areas, storage areas, staging areas and packaging lines
• Update warehouse management system using radio frequency scanning equipment
• Manually record activities as necessary
• Remove damage from unit loads as necessary to prevent shipping damage or contaminating other product
• Perform physical inventories or cycle counts as directed by systems or supervisors
• Apply labels, placards or stretch wrap to until loads as necessary
• Insert dunnage or airbags into trucks to secure shipping loads as necessary

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED or Pass basic skills testing; and one to three years related experience.

WHO IS WESOURCE?

We help great people find temporary solutions before the next phase of life, or a path to fulltime employment with us. Our actions support sending every employee home safely at the end of every shift.

WHO IS WE PACK?

For nearly three decades, We Pack has provided contract packaging, warehousing and transportation services to the consumer packaged goods market. We Pack partners with our customers to ensure projects are delivered to market on-time, in-full, and with the highest level of quality control. WeSource is our primary staffing division offering temporary full-time work opportunities to North East Texas.

WeSource is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.