Forklift Operator - DFW

TKO StaffPros LLC; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

TKO StaffPros, LLC is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator for our distribution facility in the DFW area. The role focuses on safe handling, movement of chemical products, raw materials, drums, and palletized goods in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of forklift experience, valid certification or the ability to pass on-site evaluation, and a strong eye for safety and detail. Expect a non-climate-controlled setting with daily shifts.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years forklift operation in manufacturing or logistics.
• Active forklift certification or ability to pass on-site evaluation.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/bend for long periods.
• Work in non-climate-controlled warehouse.
• Strong communication and attention to detail; basic computer/RF proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts and material handling equipment to load, unload, stack, move pallets and drums.
• Receive raw chemical materials, verify packing slips, stage orders, and load outbound freight.
• Conduct cycle counts and organize stock by product codes, batch numbers, or labels.
• Perform safety inspections on forklifts and report maintenance needs.
• Keep dock and warehouse area clean and safe per industrial guidelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication

RF scanning

Inventory tracking

Attention to detail

Job description

Forklift Operator

Location: DFW Area
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable, safety-focused Forklift Operator to join our distribution facility in the DFW area. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe handling, movement, and organization of chemical products, raw industrial materials, drums, and heavy palletized goods.
The ideal candidate has a strong eye for detail, values workplace safety above all else, and thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on production and warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Safely and efficiently operate sit-down forklifts and material handling equipment to load, unload, stack, and move heavy pallets and commercial drums.
• Shipping & Receiving: Receive incoming shipments of raw chemical materials, verify packing slips, stage orders for production, and safely load outbound freight onto trailers.
• Inventory Control: Conduct routine cycle counts and organize stock by product codes, batch numbers, or labels to maintain precise inventory accuracy.
• Safety & Maintenance: Complete standard pre- and post-operation safety inspections on forklifts and report any maintenance needs immediately.
• Facility Upkeep: Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free dock and warehouse area in accordance with industrial safety guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of experience operating industrial forklifts (sit-down forklift experience highly preferred) within a manufacturing or logistics setting.
• Certification: Active forklift certification or the ability to pass an on-site practical forklift operator evaluation.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and remain standing, bending, or sitting on industrial equipment for long portions of a shift.
• Environment: Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled industrial warehouse setting.
• Skills: Strong communication skills, basic computer/RF scanning proficiency for tracking inventory, and close attention to detail.

Schedule & Compensation

• Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Pay Rate: $19 per hour