Forklift Operator — Warehouse ($20/hr, Benefits)

Lignetics, Inc.; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus program

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee pellet program

Job summary

Lignetics, Inc. in Brownsville, TX is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to safely drive and operate forklift equipment in warehouse and production areas.

You will handle loading and moving pallets, ensure equipment is checked, and maintain organized work areas to support smooth production flow. The ideal candidate has forklift experience, basic math ability, and the stamina to stand and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior forklift and production line experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass the company forklift training.
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift in the warehouse and production areas of the plant.
• Before shift start, ensure propane tanks are filled and forklift fluids are checked.
• Grease fittings when needed and keep work area neat.
• Stack all raw materials in an orderly fashion.
• Sweep the warehouse daily and empty trash bins when full.
• Verify paperwork (packing slips and weight tickets) before loading trucks.
• Attach load seals to trucks and ensure proper loading procedures.
• Band and stack plywood for later use; teardown as required.
• Record re-stacks and bags returned to the system daily.
• Wear seat belts and operate the lift safely at a controlled speed.
• Dispose of junk pallets properly and cleanup the warehouse after shift.
• Assist other production areas as needed and help move/ wrap products.
• Assist Shift Leads to start/stop pellet mills; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Production line experience

Coordination skills

Reading scales

Math calculations

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lignetics, Inc. in Brownsville, TX is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to safely drive and operate forklift equipment in warehouse and production areas.

You will handle loading and moving pallets, ensure equipment is checked, and maintain organized work areas to support smooth production flow. The ideal candidate has forklift experience, basic math ability, and the stamina to stand and lift up to 50 lbs.