Overnight Forklift Operator — 12-Hour Shift & Growth

Tetra Pak; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid leaves

Job summary

Tetra Pak in Denton, Texas is seeking a Forklift Operator for our overnight 12-hour shift. You will safely operate lift trucks, unload raw materials, and load customer orders while keeping FIFO inventory and supporting production readiness.

The role requires at least one year of forklift and warehouse experience, basic computer skills, and the ability to follow safety rules and SOPs. You will perform pre-operation inspections, participate in cycle counts, and contribute to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating sit-down or counter balanced trucks.
• At least 1 year of experience in warehouse shipping and receiving.
• Ability to be trained as an authorized operator; (OSHA standard 29CFR1910.178(1))
• Basic computer skills
• Strong dependability and reliability.
• Ability to read and understand and comply with work directions, training manuals, safety rules, standard operating procedures, and World Class Manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate lift trucks safely and accurately to receive, store, stack, stage, handle, deliver, and ship materials and finished products.
• Conduct pre-operation safety inspections of the lift truck and complete the checklist prior to use.
• Participate in cycle counting to ensure accurate location and availability of materials.
• Understand and execute 5S principles to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Support long haul truck operations and administrative tasks as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse operations and efficiency.
• Engage in sound warehouse practices to protect materials from damage and contamination.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety inspections

Cycle counting

5S principles

Warehouse shipping/receiving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Tetra Pak in Denton, Texas is seeking a Forklift Operator for our overnight 12-hour shift. You will safely operate lift trucks, unload raw materials, and load customer orders while keeping FIFO inventory and supporting production readiness.

The role requires at least one year of forklift and warehouse experience, basic computer skills, and the ability to follow safety rules and SOPs. You will perform pre-operation inspections, participate in cycle counts, and contribute to continuous improvement