Forklift Operator - $19/hr - Cypress - 2nd Shift

Link Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

LINK Staffing is hiring an experienced Forklift Operator for a Cypress, TX distribution center. This full-time, second-shift role operates cherry picker and order picker forklifts, retrieves products from racking, and supports loading and staging for shipping.

The position offers a consistent weekday schedule with weekly pay and potential for long-term employment. Candidates should have warehouse experience and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with preference for cherry picker exposure.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or distribution center experience required.
• Previous cherry picker or elevated order picker forklift experience strongly preferred.
• Forklift operation and material-handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate cherry picker/order picker forklifts to retrieve and move warehouse products.
• Pick and stage materials for shipping and distribution.
• Load, unload, and relocate products as assigned.
• Use RF scanners or warehouse pick tickets to verify orders.
• Complete daily forklift inspections and report equipment issues.
• Follow warehouse safety procedures and required fall-protection practices.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Cherry picker experience

Forklift operation

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Forklift Operator – $19/hr | Cypress, TX Earn $19 per hour with weekly pay, consistent weekday hours, and an opportunity for long-term warehouse employment! LINK Staffing is hiring experienced Forklift Operators for a well-established distribution center in Cypress, TX, near Highway 290. This position primarily uses cherry picker/order picker forklifts, including elevated equipment used to retrieve products from warehouse racking. It is a great opportunity for forklift operators with warehouse picking and material-handling experience.

Job Highlights

• Pay: $19.00 per hour
• Weekly Pay
• Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM–12:00 AM
• Location: Cypress, TX (Near Hwy 290)
• Full-time, second-shift position
• Consistent weekday schedule
• Clean, organized warehouse environment
• Opportunity for long-term employment

What You'll Do

• Operate cherry picker/order picker forklifts to retrieve and move warehouse products.
• Pick and stage materials for shipping and distribution.
• Load, unload, and relocate products as assigned.
• Use RF scanners or warehouse pick tickets to verify orders.
• Complete daily forklift inspections and report equipment issues.
• Follow warehouse safety procedures and required fall-protection practices.

What We're Looking For

• Previous warehouse or distribution center experience required.
• Previous cherry picker or elevated order picker forklift experience strongly preferred.
• Forklift operation and material-handling experience preferred.
• Ability to work safely on elevated equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Availability Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM–12:00 AM.

About LINK Staffing

For over 45 years, LINK Staffing has been a trusted leader in light industrial staffing, helping hardworking people find great opportunities with reputable employers. With offices throughout Texas, we specialize in connecting skilled talent with roles in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and distribution. Our mission is to create a positive impact by providing dependable workers to growing businesses while offering our field staff safe, stable, and rewarding jobs. At LINK Staffing, we believe in doing things the right way—treating every employee with dignity and respect, delivering exceptional service to our clients, and building lasting relationships rooted in trust. We’re proud to be a company where people come first, and results follow. #LINKJOBS #LinkNorthHoustonJobs #ForkliftJobs #CypressTXJobs #WarehouseJobs

Service Areas

• Cypress, Northwest Houston, Jersey Village, Copperfield, Bear Creek, Katy, Tomball, Willowbrook, Spring, Klein, and the Highway 290 corridor.