Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Hire Up Staffing Services; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Up Staffing Services in El Paso,TX is hiring a Warehouse Associate to pick, pull, and ship customer orders in a busy warehouse. You will operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment, read labels and tickets, and move materials efficiently throughout the facility.

The role requires prior forklift experience, ability to lift up to 75 pounds, basic math, and good attention to detail. This is a 1-month temporary contract with potential extension based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience is required.
• Ability to regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to read order slips, labels, and tickets accurately.
• Basic math and counting skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pull materials accurately based on customer orders and order slips.
• Read labels, tickets, and product documentation to ensure orders are pulled correctly.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment, including pallet jacks and reach trucks.
• Load, unload, move, and organize materials throughout the warehouse.
• Bring pallets down and manually load materials onto racks and shelves.
• Assist with receiving and putting away incoming materials as needed.
• Pack and ship customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Lift, push, carry, and slide materials weighing up to 75 pounds regularly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Reading comprehension

Independent worker

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jacks / material-handling equipment

Job description

Pay Rate

$17-$19/hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM

Assignment

1-Month Temporary Contract

Potential for extension or temp-to-hire based on business needs

Job Responsibilities

• Pick and pull materials accurately based on customer orders and order slips.
• Read labels, tickets, and product documentation to ensure orders are pulled correctly.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment, including pallet jacks, reach trucks, cherry pickers, walking riders, EZGo carts, hand trucks, and dollies.
• Load, unload, move, and organize materials throughout the warehouse.
• Bring pallets down and manually load materials onto racks and shelves.
• Assist with receiving and putting away incoming materials as needed.
• Pack and ship customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Lift, push, carry, and slide materials weighing up to 75 pounds regularly.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous forklift experience is required.
• Ability to regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to accurately read order slips, labels, tickets, and other written instructions.
• Basic math and counting skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move throughout the warehouse for the duration of the shift.
• Comfortable working in various warehouse temperatures and conditions.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Dress Code & PPE

• Pants or shorts with belt loops
• T-shirt or polo shirt
• Steel-toe shoes required
• The warehouse environment can be dusty and dirty

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