Forklift Operator: Safe, Efficient Material Handling

Oldcastle APG; Corinth (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldcastle APG is seeking a forklift operator to operate and move materials with minimal supervision while following all safety policies. The role includes loading/unloading, stacking, and maintaining orderly work areas.

A high school diploma and at least two years of related experience are required, plus the ability to pass an internal certification. Candidate must read safety rules and procedures, perform routine equipment maintenance, and lift up to 70 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; a minimum of two years of related experience in trades specific to job requirements; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to pass an internal certification program
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work assignments
• Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 70 lbs

Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine operator adjustments and material requirements
• Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes products, or materials
• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting device
• inventories materials on work floor and supply workers with materials as needed
• Perform routine maintenance to include recharge batteries; lubricating, fueling and cleaning
• Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules
• Make sure all housekeeping is maintained in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area
• Move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Oldcastle APG is seeking a forklift operator to operate and move materials with minimal supervision while following all safety policies. The role includes loading/unloading, stacking, and maintaining orderly work areas.

A high school diploma and at least two years of related experience are required, plus the ability to pass an internal certification. Candidate must read safety rules and procedures, perform routine equipment maintenance, and lift up to 70 lbs.