Forklift/Order Picker

Johnson Controls; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Wellness program

401(k) with company match

Short- and long-term disability

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Lubbock, TX is seeking an Order Picker to read orders, select items from shelves, and stage them for delivery. You will operate forklifts, update inventory, and ensure accurate counts with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities include safety adherence, item packing, loading into delivery vehicles, and maintaining stock control. A high school diploma and forklift certification are required, with overtime opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certification (minimum 1 year).
• Experience with sit-down/stand-up forklifts.
• Experience using a cherry-picker forklift.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Read incoming orders and pick correct items from warehouse shelves.
• Operate forklifts and other heavy equipment safely.
• Update inventory counts and stock levels after retrieval.
• Shrink-wrap items securely for delivery.
• Load items into delivery vehicles.
• Manage stock control including replenishment and storage.
• Perform general warehouse duties as needed.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certified

Cherry-picker forklift experience

Job description

Location: Lubbock, TX

Shift: 1st Shift (Monday - Friday: 6AM-2:30PM) + OT as requested

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/hour + Overtime opportunities

Johnson Controls a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What You Will Do

As an Order Picker, or Picker Packer, you will be responsible for reading incoming orders and selecting the correct items from the warehouse shelves before staging them for delivery. The duties include operating forklifts and other heavy machinery, updating inventory counts and counting out the appropriate number of goods to fulfill and order.

How You Will Do It

• Follow safety guidelines and protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
• Collect order notes to fulfill deliveries.
• Pick out ordered items from storage shelves or rooms using barcodes, serial numbers, etc.
• Securely shrink-wrap items before placing them in envelopes or boxes.
• Operate handling equipment according to industrial safety regulations.
• Load items into delivery vehicles.
• Update stock inventory after each item is retrieved.
• Manage stock control including item replenishment and storage.
• Perform other general warehouse duties as necessary.

Required

• Ability to read and write in the English language
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Forklift Certified (Minimum 1 year)
• Prior experience with standard sit-down, stand up Forklift
• Prior experience using a cherry-picker forklift
• Must have good attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred

• Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards)
• Experience/Knowledge of inventory management

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

HPT

Must actively participate in all high-performance team activities.

Benefits you'll Receive

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• 401(k) with company match
• Short- and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits, such as ID theft, critical illness, pet insurance, legal support
• And much more...

Hiring Hourly Range

$18.00 - $20.00 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us