Forklift Operator-Echelon Warehouse

TALKE; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k (4% matching)

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay

Job summary

TALKE is looking for a forklift operator in Baytown, Texas. The ideal candidate will operate gas or diesel-powered forklifts, ensuring safety and compliance with all relevant procedures. Candidates should have at least 2 years of forklift experience and be certified. Must be able to read and speak English and have good teamwork skills. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401k with matching, and vacation pay.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience working with forklifts.
• Certified on a forklift.
• Must be able to speak and read English.
• Must have experience moving large loads.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all safety procedures are followed.
• Perform pre-operational checks of equipment.
• Conduct pallet movements to maintain yard health.

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail and accuracy

Strong sense of urgency

Good timekeeping ethic

Cultural competence

Teamwork ethic

Job description

Summary

Operates a forklift in a safe and efficient manner while following directives and completing tasks in a timely manner.

Important Personal Skills

• Adaptability
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong sense of urgency
• Good timekeeping ethic
• Cultural competence - must be able to work effectively and professionally with a diverse workforce
• Teamwork ethic

Job Tasks

• Safety / Quality: Ensures all safety, environmental and operational procedures are followed.
• Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements.
• Maintains the confidentiality of company, customer and personnel information.
• Performs all pre-operational checks to ensure equipment is fit for purpose. Reports any damage or defects as discovered.
• Performs the duties required by forklift operators depending on the department. Outbound forklift operators pick pallets for orders and load containers as needed. Inbound forklift operators bin‑in new pallets. Inventory forklift operators perform pallet movements to maintain yard health. P&S and PRM forklift operators conduct pallet movements needed to maintain production.
• Takes necessary precautions to avoid damaging customer, company, or third‑party property/equipment/product/etc. Performs additional duties.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must have experience operating a gas‑powered sit‑down forklift or a diesel‑powered forklift.
• 2 years’ experience working with forklifts.
• Certified on a forklift.
• Must be able to double stack single pallets (preferable).
• Container loading experience (preferable).
• Must be able to speak and read English.
• Must be able to do basic math.
• Must have experience moving large loads assigned by management.
• Schedule: Day time hours only, occasional weekends based on business need.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k (4% matching)
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay (starting on first day of employment)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

TALKE USA, INC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.