Forklift Operator - Manufacturing

iGPS Logistics, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

OPTIMIZED LOGISTICS LLC in Dallas, TX is seeking a Forklift Operator to support manufacturing by safely operating forklifts to move in-process product, raw materials, racks, and supplies.

You will perform pre-use inspections, follow plant rules and 5S standards, and coordinate material movement with production and warehouse teams. This role requires attention to safety, accuracy, and good communication.

Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience required or preferred, with certified evaluation before operation.
• Ability to safely maneuver loads in a live manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of load stability, capacity limits, and safe stacking.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and identify priorities.
• Basic scanner/computer skills for material movement and traceability transactions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts in accordance with training, plant rules, and OSHA/company requirements.
• Perform pre-use inspections and report defects or unsafe conditions.
• Move materials: unibodies, pallets, raw materials, rejects, and supplies.
• Maintain production flow by responding to material movement requests and routing.
• Load, unload, stack, stage, and transport materials without damage.
• Follow pedestrian-right-of-way rules, speed limits, aisle controls, horn/intersection requirements, and designated traffic patterns.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards in staging and travel areas.
• Document movement or inventory with scanning as required.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safety awareness

Load handling

Instructions following

Scanner/computer skills

Job description

# Forklift Operator - ManufacturingOPTIMIZED LOGISTICS LLC - DALLAS, TX 75212## DescriptionSUMMARY: Supports manufacturing by safely operating forklifts to move in-process product, component racks, raw materials, finished/rejected materials, and other production supplies. The role requires demonstrated forklift competency, strong situational awareness, and consistent compliance with plant traffic and material-handling rules.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Safely operate assigned forklifts/powered industrial trucks in accordance with training, plant rules, and OSHA/company requirements.* Perform required pre-use inspection and report equipment defects or unsafe conditions before operation.* Support production by moving and staging in-process unibodies, assembled pallets, raw materials, rejected materials, and other supplies.* Move component/rod racks to and from production cells and designated replenishment/staging areas.* Maintain production flow by responding to material movement requests and positioning materials in designated locations.* Load, unload, stack, stage, and transport materials without damaging product, racks, equipment, or facility infrastructure.* Follow pedestrian-right-of-way rules, speed limits, aisle controls, horn/intersection requirements, and designated traffic patterns.* Maintain accurate material identification/traceability and complete movement or inventory documentation/scanning as required.* Maintain housekeeping in staging and travel areas and immediately report spills, obstructions, damaged racks, or other hazards.* Perform other related material-handling duties as assigned.## QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS* Prior forklift experience preferred; must successfully complete company-approved powered industrial truck evaluation/certification before independent operation.* Demonstrated ability to safely maneuver loads in an active manufacturing environment.* Ability to understand load stability, capacity limitations, safe stacking, pedestrian awareness, and dock/aisle hazards.* Ability to follow written/verbal instructions and identify materials, locations, and production priorities.* Basic scanner/computer skills preferred for material movement and traceability transactions.* Dependable attendance and ability to coordinate effectively with production and warehouse personnel.CORE EXPECTATIONS:* Safety-first behavior and compliance with all plant policies, PPE requirements, and authorized work practices.* Consistent attendance, punctuality, dependability, teamwork, and respectful workplace conduct.* Ability to learn and follow standard work, respond to supervisor direction, and report unsafe, abnormal, or nonconforming conditions promptly.* Maintain work area organization and housekeeping/5S standards.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT* Frequent sitting while operating a forklift with repeated head/neck turning, hand/foot control use, and mounting/dismounting equipment.* Regular walking and occasional manual material handling within established job limits.* Ability to maintain visual awareness, depth perception, and safe control around pedestrians, racks, machines, and other vehicles.* Required use of plant PPE and seat belt/restraint systems where equipped.