Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate

Strategic Staffing Solutions; San Ygnacio (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions seeks a Warehouse Associate in San Ygnacio, TX to support inventory control, packing, and material handling tasks. The role requires lifting up to 70 pounds, basic math, and strong attention to detail. A valid driver’s license is required and incumbents may operate forklifts and light delivery vehicles as needed.

The position runs Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with overtime as needed for project demands.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of one year work experience in inventory control, warehousing or related field.
• Must possess basic computer skills to use inventory management software such as Maximo; Microsoft Excel and Word experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of logistics related to shipping and relocating inventory and ability to perform basic math functions.

Responsibilities

• Issue materials under proper authorization and process related records; operate Company automotive equipment as needed.
• Check received material for quantity and quality; initiate material receipt records.
• Report irregularities and identify, sort, and record returned material; place usable items in stock and separate non-usable items.
• Prepare and pack material for shipment or storage, including shipping papers and hazardous material handling when required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maximo

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Forklift operation

Job description

Warehouse Associate

Duration: 12 months +

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00a.m.-3.30 p.m.; OT as needed.

Location: San Ygnacio TX 78067

Pay Rate: 22/HR

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

• Issues material under proper authorization; process and file required records which may include picking up, hauling and delivering materials and operating Company automotive equipment such as cars and trucks.
• Check received material for quantity; make visual inspection for identity, breakage, and condition; initiate and process material receipt and related records.
• Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
  Identify, sort and record material returned; place usable material in stock, and sort non-usable material into scrap containers; record applicable information and process related records.
• Prepare and pack material for shipment or storage, including preparation of required shipping papers and other related records. This may include shipping and receiving hazardous material, such as gasoline, oil, oil containing PCB, and lead-acid batteries under required safety and environmental procedures.

Education Requirements

HighSchool Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• A minimum of one year work experience in inventory control and management, material handling, warehousing, or related experience is required.
• Must possess basic computer skills to use inventory management software such as Maximo; Microsoft Excel and Word experience is also preferred.
• Must have sufficient knowledge and skills to perform the duties and/or responsibilities listed above, and also have the physical capabilities to perform the required work.
• Must possess a strong working knowledge of logistics related to shipping and relocating inventory.
• Must understand and perform basic math functions.
• Must be able to work independently and possess good communication skills.
• Must be able to safely lift up to 70 pounds; successful completion of the Physical Ability Test (PAT) is required.
• Must possess the appropriate State drive license.
• If a Commercial Drive License (CDL) is required, the incumbent must obtain the CDL within six months of entry into this job classification or vacate the current job classification.
• Must be able to operate material handling equipment including motorized forklifts and road vehicles.

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Standing and the ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments and within all weather patterns. MostLaydown yards are outdoor locations, and work is completed in both heat and inclement weather situations.

Preferred Experience

Heavy Equipment operation experience is preferred.

Construction Experience (can be trained on specific equipment but experience is helpful.)

Equipment Experience

• Case 821 (Wheeloader - All Terrain Forklift) ability to operate up to 16K pounds of Material.
• JLG Telehandler - Operate all different sizes of this equipment ability to operate 7K & 12K pounds of Material.
• Materials are extremely heavy, can be awkwardly shaped and long.

Dress Code & PPE

• Steel-toe boots are required.
• Jeans (Long Pants) and T-Shirt (no inappropriate words or pictures) can be worn.
• All other PPE is provided.
• If a worker wears eyeglasses, side shields are required; the company does not provide side shields.