Forklift Operators Day Shift

Canadian Solar Inc.; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Power Systems, a division of Canadian Solar, seeks a Forklift Operator to safely move and load materials in warehouses or factories. You’ll follow OSHA safety rules, perform daily equipment checks, and ensure inventory accuracy with RF scanners.

Responsibilities include transporting materials, checking production schedules, and securing loads with protective materials while maintaining a clean work area and adhering to safety protocols. 12-hour shifts are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of experience in warehouse operations.
• Ability to work a continental 12-hour shift schedule (6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.).
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Prior forklift experience; certification preferred.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment including RF scanners, pallet wrappers, label machines, hand jacks, and hand dollies.
• OSHA training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and transports requested materials to and from various locations including machines, loading docks, railroad cars, trucks, and storage areas.
• Obtains production schedule and/or shipping orders and then identifies, verifies, and transports requested raw materials, equipment, or processing materials accordingly.
• Applies understanding of machine loading capacity and loading schedule, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of required items.
• Uses protective materials and strapping equipment to protect and secure loads; once delivered, removes strapping and wrapping, then safely disposes of waste materials in designated containers or areas.
• Reports any problems with materials or transportation to supervisor.
• Manages and piles drums, skids, pallets, and other supplies in specified areas.
• Services equipment as needed, reporting mechanical or electrical difficulties to truck mechanics.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Pallet wrappers

Label machines

Hand jacks

Hand dollies

Job description

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future.

Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar,we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.

Job Summary

A Forklift Operator safely moves, loads, unloads, and stacks materials using industrial trucks within warehouses, construction sites, or factories, focusing on efficient material flow, inventory accuracy (RF scanners), and strict adherence to safety protocols (ex: OSHA) while performing daily equipment checks and maintaining clean work areas to keep operations running.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and transports requested materials to and from various locations including machines, loading docks, railroad cars, trucks, and storage areas.
• Obtains production schedule and/or shipping orders and then identifies, verifies, and transports requested raw materials, equipment, or processing materials accordingly.
• Applies understanding of machine loading capacity and loading schedule, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of required items.
• Uses protective materials and strapping equipment to protect and secure loads; once delivered, removes strapping and wrapping, then safely disposes of waste materials in designated containers or areas.
• Reports any problems with materials or transportation to supervisor.
• Manages and piles drums, skids, pallets, and other supplies in specified areas.
• Services equipment as needed, reporting mechanical or electrical difficulties to truck mechanics.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of experience in warehouse operations.
• Ability to work a continental 12-hour shift schedule (6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.).
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Prior experience operating forklifts; forklift or heavy machinery certification preferred.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment, including RF scanners, pallet wrappers, label machines, hand jacks, and hand dollies.
• OSHA training is a plus

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