Material Handler

Apex Geotech Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Geotech Solutions in Houston, TX is seeking a reliable forklift operator to move raw materials, WIP, and finished goods safely inside our manufacturing facility. You'll operate sit-down counterbalanced forklifts, transport materials from receiving to production, and manage staging areas while following all safety rules and procedures to ensure smooth material flow.

Prior indoor forklift experience and a valid certification are required, with familiarity in ERP systems considered a plus for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid forklift operator certification required.
• 1+ years indoor forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down counterbalanced forklifts inside the manufacturing facility
• Transport raw materials from receiving to production areas
• Move work-in-process between production departments per router instructions
• Place and retrieve materials from rack storage using forklift
• Inspect forklift before each shift and report maintenance needs
• Maintain organized material flow and staging areas
• Follow all pedestrian safety and aisle clearance rules

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP software experience

Inventory tracking systems

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Operates indoor forklifts and material handling equipment to move raw materials, WIP, and finished goods within the manufacturing facility safely and efficiently.

• Operate sit-down counterbalanced forklifts inside the manufacturing facility
• Transport raw materials from receiving to production areas
• Move work-in-process between production departments per router instructions
• Place and retrieve materials from rack storage using forklift
• Inspect forklift before each shift and report maintenance needs
• Maintain organized material flow and staging areas
• Follow all pedestrian safety and aisle clearance rules

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Operates indoor forklifts and material handling equipment to move raw materials, WIP, and finished goods within the manufacturing facility safely and efficiently.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down counterbalanced forklifts inside the manufacturing facility
• Transport raw materials from receiving to production areas
• Move work-in-process between production departments per router instructions
• Place and retrieve materials from rack storage using forklift
• Inspect forklift before each shift and report maintenance needs
• Maintain organized material flow and staging areas
• Follow all pedestrian safety and aisle clearance rules

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid forklift operator certification
• 1+ years indoor forklift operation experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Sit-down and reach truck experience
• Inventory system/ERP experience for material transactions

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Forklift operation in industrial setting, lifting up to 50 lbs, exposure to manufacturing environment. PPE required.