Forklift Operator ( 1st Shift)

Openwork; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Openwork seeks a Shipping & Receiving Associate for a Denton, TX manufacturing facility. The role involves daily shipping/receiving duties and sit-down forklift operation, with a fast-paced environment and a Monday–Friday first-shift schedule.

Requirements include 2+ years in shipping/receiving or warehouse logistics, customer service, basic computer skills, and the ability to process shipping paperwork. This full-time, temp-to-hire position offers competitive pay and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of shipping and receiving or warehouse logistics experience
• Sit-down forklift experience
• Customer service experience
• Basic computer, email, and data-entry skills
• Experience with shipping paperwork and order documentation
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Handle daily shipping and receiving
• Receive and process incoming and outgoing materials
• Check orders, quantities, and shipping paperwork for accuracy
• Enter and update information in computer systems
• Communicate with customers, drivers, and warehouse employees
• Provide professional customer service
• Handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Load and unload trucks
• Operate a sit-down forklift as needed
• Stage and organize materials
• Report damaged materials, shortages, or discrepancies
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Forklift Operation

Customer Service

Data Entry

Multitasking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

SHIPPING & RECEIVING ASSOCIATE – 1ST SHIFT

SHIPPING, RECEIVING & WAREHOUSE SUPPORT

Openwork is hiring an experienced Shipping & Receiving Associate for a manufacturing facility in Denton, TX. This is primarily a shipping and receiving position, with forklift operation required as part of the job.

Candidates should have 2+ years of shipping and receiving or warehouse logistics experience, customer service and computer skills, and sit-down forklift experience. This is an extremely fast-paced environment, so strong multitasking and organization are important.

POSITION AT A GLANCE

Location: Denton, TX

Pay: Starting at $20.00 per hour | Higher pay available based on experience | Weekly Pay

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Shift: 1st Shift

Employment Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

Overtime: As needed

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Handle daily shipping and receiving
• Receive and process incoming and outgoing materials
• Check orders, quantities, and shipping paperwork for accuracy
• Enter and update information in computer systems
• Communicate with customers, drivers, and warehouse employees
• Provide professional customer service
• Handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Load and unload trucks
• Operate a sit-down forklift as needed
• Stage and organize materials
• Report damaged materials, shortages, or discrepancies
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 2+ years of shipping and receiving, warehouse logistics, or related experience
• Sit-down forklift experience
• Customer service experience
• Basic computer, email, and data-entry skills
• Experience with shipping paperwork and order documentation
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Availability for overtime as needed

IMPORTANT

This is not primarily a forklift position. The main focus is shipping and receiving. Candidates must be comfortable with customer service, computer work, shipping documentation, multitasking, and warehouse responsibilities, while also being able to operate a forklift when needed.

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

• Starting at $20.00 per hour with higher pay based on experience
• Weekly pay
• Monday–Friday, first-shift schedule
• Full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity
• Opportunity for long-term employment

ABOUT OPENWORK

Openwork has more than 50 years of experience connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are committed to helping people build rewarding careers while supporting employers with exceptional talent.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)