Forklift Operator Sunday - Thursday; FT Garland, TX

Paylocity; Garland (TX); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity in Garland, TX is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely move packages and materials within our facilities. You will unload inbound trailers, load outbound trailers, and maintain accurate counts while following safety guidelines.

Requirements include 1–2 years of warehouse experience, familiarity with shipping practices, and English proficiency. Forklift experience is a plus; candidates must be able to work Sunday–Thursday, 7am–4pm, and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years related warehouse experience.
• Familiarity with shipping practices and handling.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Adaptability to changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Proficient English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Shift: 7am–4pm, Sunday–Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload materials and merchandise from inbound trailers and load them to outbound trailers.
• Performs required administrative tasks for inbound unloading and outbound loading.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Inspect forklift to determine the need for repairs and note defects on pre-shift forms.
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
• Help maintain a safe and orderly facility environment.
• Secure freight for transit.
• Operate air compressor for airbags.
• Ensure freight is counted and loaded in the correct DC trailer.
• Perform tasks such as working floor freight and mixed freight with accurate counts.

Skills

Experience 1-2 yrs

Shipping practices

Forklift experience

Independent work

Attention to quality

Prioritization

Adaptability

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Shift availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION – FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Operations Reports To: Dock Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Purpose Carefully move packages and material around our facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Safely unload materials and merchandise from incoming trailers and load them to assigned outbound trailers.
2. Performs required administrative tasks, for inbound unloading and outbound loading.
3. Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
4. Inspect forklift to determine the need for repairs and note any defects on pre shift inspection form.
5. Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
6. Help maintain a safe and orderly environment in the facilities.
7. Secure freight for transit.
8. Being able to operate air compressor for airbag usage.
9. Ensure freight is counted and loaded in the right DC trailer.
10. Being able to perform different tasks such as working floor freight and mixed freight while keeping a good count of the goods and paying attention to detail.

Required Skills/Qualifications

1. One to two years related experience or equivalent.
2. Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.
3. Forklift experience is a plus.
4. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
5. Commitment to excellence and high standards.
6. Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
7. Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
8. Acute attention to detail.
9. Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
10. Shift: 7am - 4pm or until, Sunday - Thursday

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Working Conditions

1. Continually required to stand.