Forklift Operator, 1st Shift

Behr Sales LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Sick time off

401(k) with 4% match

Bonuses

Job summary

Behr Paint Company is seeking a Forklift Operator in the United States (Dallas area) to coordinate receipt, transfer, and shipping of materials across production departments. You will operate PIVs like reach trucks, forklifts, and clamp trucks, unloading deliveries and staging stock for production.

The role requires basic computer skills; SAP familiarity is a plus. You can expect safety-focused work, cycle counts with a handheld scanner, and a clear path to forklift certification during

Qualifications

• High school education is required.
• No prior forklift experience is required; training and forklift certification are available.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• A dedication to safety; contribute to our safety record.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs repeatedly, with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receipt, transfer, and shipping of materials.
• Unload deliveries and stage or store material.
• Pull and stage materials for Filling and Milling upon request.
• Maintain a clean, safe dock and workspace throughout the shift.
• Perform scheduled cycle counts using a scan gun/tablet.

Skills

Forklift operation

Computer literacy

Safety-oriented

No experience needed – training

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

To thrive as a Forklift Operator, you must be able to easily coordinate the receipt, transfer, and shipping of materials while servicing the manufacturing departments. In this role, you will use various power industrial vehicles (PIV) throughout their shifts, including reach trucks, forklifts, and a clamp truck.

A standard shift will include receiving deliveries by completing the appropriate paperwork and unloading the truck before either staging or storing that material within the facility. Additionally, you will receive calls from the Filling and Milling departments to pull and stage materials for them as needed for production. You are expected to maintain a clean and safe workspace and dock area throughout your shift.

Also, a Forklift Operator is responsible for completing scheduled cycle counts to help maintain an accurate inventory of raw materials. A scan gun and/or tablet is used for these cycle counts, so a basic understanding of computer systems is vital.

Required Skills:

• A completed High school education is required .
• While previous forklift experience is preferred, we welcome candidates without prior experience who are willing and able to complete training and obtain forklift certification.
• You’re confident navigating basic computer systems, and if you have worked with SAP before, that’s a definite plus.
• A dedication to safety. We are very proud of our safety record and want you to partake in that.
• Responsibilities involve lifting individual paint cans or, at times, full cases containing four cans, which can weigh up to 75 lbs , several times throughout the day with or without reasonable accommodation.

Here is What We Offer You:

• Forklift Operator starts at $ 19 .50/hr. Team members will receive a $0.50/ hr increase at 6 months of employment and another $0.50/ hr increase at one year of employment.
• Any shift that starts from 12 PM or later ( off-shifts ) also receives a $3/ hr shift differential .
• Quarterly and holiday bonuses are available.
• Accrue 15 paid days of vacation time off the first year plus 5 days of sick time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% match. Annual retirement profit-sharing payments
• Competitive health plans for individuals and families
• Check out behr.com/careers to view a comprehensive list of our benefits and perks .

Founded in 1947, Behr Paint Company is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation, and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Chile. The Santa Ana, Calif.-based company and maker of the BEHR®, KILZ®, WHIZZ®, and E&J® brands is dedicated to meeting the project needs of DIYers, professionals, architects, and designers with an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and value. At Behr Paint, we strive to have all team members bring their best selves and their unique perspectives every day.

Company: Behr Paint Company

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Full time

Hiring Range: $19.50

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us!

BEHR (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and w e strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position . The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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