Forklift Operator: Fast-Paced Warehouse & Safety

Deutsche Post; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Post in La Porte, Texas is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to move stock within our facility. You will load and unload shipments, stage products, and operate stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and pallet jacks in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

You will contribute to inventory accuracy, maintain equipment, and follow OSHA and MSDS standards while supporting daily warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred
• Six months warehouse experience, preferred
• Six months forklift operation experience

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage, report variances as necessary.
• Change equipment battery or LP tank and monitor power source as necessary.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift training certificate

Job description

Deutsche Post in La Porte, Texas is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to move stock within our facility. You will load and unload shipments, stage products, and operate stand-up, sit-down, or clamp forklifts and pallet jacks in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

You will contribute to inventory accuracy, maintain equipment, and follow OSHA and MSDS standards while supporting daily warehouse operations.