Forklift Operator Shipping Receiving

Manpower, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup, a global staffing leader, is seeking a Forklift Operator Shipping Receiving in Houston, TX. The role supports daily material flow, with responsibilities including receiving, put‑away, and shipping documentation.

The position requires standing and lifting in a hands‑on warehouse setting, with a pay rate around $15.57 per hour and a day shift from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Ideal candidates have 4+ years warehousing experience, a valid forklift certification (sit‑down and stand‑up), and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of warehousing and forklift experience.
• Forklift Operation Certification required; must be able to drive sit‑down and stand‑up forklifts and present certification with your resume.
• High school diploma; some college with a focus on warehousing/logistics is preferred.
• Experience with cycle counting and strong computer skills, including MS Office programs.
• Ability to load and unload large industrial equipment and communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Receive materials and record data as instructed using receiving procedures.
• Receive, unload, and process inbound and outbound trailers.
• Verify packing lists against materials received and visually inspect for damaged goods.
• Document material damage, overages, and shortages on packing lists and promptly report discrepancies to a supervisor or manager.
• Operate stand‑up and sit‑down forklifts and pallet jacks to put away materials, pick orders, wrap and stage for shipment, and support shipping documentation.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Cycle Counting

English Communication

Attention to Detail

Safety Consciousness

Education

High school diploma

Some college in warehousing/logistics

Tools

Forklift Certification

MS Office

Job description

Our client, a logistics and materials handling operation is seeking a Forklift Operator Shipping Receiving to join their team. As a Forklift Operator Shipping Receiving, you will be part of the Shipping & Receiving team supporting daily material flow and accurate order fulfillment. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and the confidence to work in a hands‑on environment where receiving, put‑away, and documentation are completed manually.

Job Title: Forklift Operator Shipping Receiving

Location: Houston, TX

Pay Range: $15.57

Shift: 8:00am - 5:00pm (8 hours per shift)

What's the Job?

• Receive materials and record data as instructed using receiving procedures.
• Receive, unload, and process inbound and outbound trailers.
• Verify packing lists against materials received and visually inspect for damaged goods.
• Document material damage, overages, and shortages on packing lists and promptly report discrepancies to a supervisor or manager.
• Operate stand‑up and sit‑down forklifts and pallet jacks to put away materials, pick orders, wrap and stage for shipment, and support shipping documentation.

What's Needed?

• Minimum 4 years of warehousing and forklift experience.
• Forklift Operation Certification required; must be able to drive both sit‑down and stand‑up forklifts and present certification with your resume.
• High school diploma; some college with a focus on warehousing/logistics is preferred.
• Experience with cycle counting and strong computer skills, including MS Office programs.
• Ability to load and unload large industrial equipment and communicate clearly in English.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a hands‑on shipping and receiving role where accuracy and safety directly impact daily operations.
• Build consistency through routine cycle counts and disciplined inventory control practices.
• Strengthen your skills operating both sit‑down and stand‑up forklifts in a fast‑paced environment.
• Contribute to EHS improvements through suggestions and observations programs.
• Take pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and secure shipping and receiving area while supporting compliance goals.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

Important Screening Questions (must be included in the comment section of your resume):

1. This site does not use scanners or a warehouse management system – all receiving, put away, and documentation are handwritten. Can you walk me through a time when you had to track inventory or process shipments manually? What steps did you take to ensure accuracy?

2. Tell me about your recent experience operating both sit down and stand up forklifts. What types of loads were you handling, and what safety practices did you follow during daily operation?

3. Describe a situation where you received a shipment with discrepancies – such as damage, shortages, or incorrect materials. How did you identify the issue, document it, and communicate it to your supervisor or team?

Additional Notes on the Role (from the job description):

• Maintain a safe and clean shipping and receiving area by observing all safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in EHS suggestions and EHS observations programs.
• Implement and maintain security policy, health, and environment at work.
• Participate in safety training monthly.
• Intervene to identify and correct unsafe acts and recognize safe behavior.
• Identify and report potential environmental impacts and/or hazards.
• Analyze and prevent the consequences of actions before any activity.
• Contribute to compliance objectives and targets for safety, health, and environment (as applicable).
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, carry, and reach.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, kneel, and crouch.
• Physically demanding role; must be able to lift cartons weighing between 25 lbs to 50 lbs and prepare pallets for shipping without difficulty.
• Must be able to ascend and descend a ladder properly following JCI Ladder Policy.