Pallet Jack Operator/ Forklift Driver

Elite Staffing Inc; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Staffing at Pactiv in Temple, Texas, is seeking a Pallet Jack Operator/Forklift Driver to handle loading and unloading, inventory counts, and pallet movements in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts inside trailers, using a pallet jack, and assisting with production receipts while following safety standards and company procedures. Competitive hourly pay and shift differentials apply; site at Temple, TX 76501.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of warehouse experience operating lift trucks.
• Pass forklift training or demonstrate safe handling on-site.
• Experience operating forklifts inside truck trailers.
• Pallet jack experience.
• Valid forklift safety certifications or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and clamp truck to move goods as required.
• Load/unload trucks, including driving into trailers.
• Move materials in a high-volume production setting.
• Support WMS functions for inventory and load management.
• Check finished product count, IDs, destinations, and carrier IDs.
• Complete forklift checklists and daily inspections.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Good organizational skills

Self-directed

Team-oriented

Tools

WMS

Scanner

Job description

Pallet Jack Operator/ Forklift Driver

Main responsibilities include counting inventory, loading customer shipments, unloading inbound transfers, pick up/store product pallets, and production receipts. Must have experience operating forklifts inside truck trailers.

Requirements

• Must have 1-2 years of warehouse experience operating lift trucks (ie., Sit-down double fork and sit-down clamp)
• Must satisfactorily pass forklift driving training program or demonstrate safe handling of forklift in an on-site test.
• Must have experience operating forklifts inside truck trailers
• Must have pallet jack experience

Skills/Abilities

• Must successfully obtain and maintain a valid Forklift and Safety Certifications during employment.
• Proficiency in operating technical machinery and scanners, Warehouse Management System (WMS) for task completion.
• Good organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Must be self-directed and have the ability to work with little supervision.
• Ability to work within a team and build good relationships.
• Ability to handle equipment and vehicles safely and sensibly.

Essential Job Duties

• Operate all warehouse equipment required to transfer finished goods and other products to the appropriate areas. All warehouse equipment includes, but is not limited to, forklift, and clamp truck.
• Load and unload trucks efficiently in accordance with department standards (this includes driving into the trailers to load/unload)
• Moving and transferring materials and finished goods in a high volume production environment.
• Support WMS functions as related to inventory and load management (IE. Pick list, PGI).
• Check accuracy of finished product count, product ID, order destination and carrier ID before loading any vehicle and accurately complete all required paperwork
• Load in/outbound finished goods using PIC sheet or direct load function on forklift.
• All transferring of product and material must be performed with a high degree of accuracy and accountability and in accordance with the established standard processes and procedures.
• Must adhere to all safety standards, Leader Standard Work (LSW) and company policies.
• Maintain work area in an organized, safe and clean manner
• Know locations of and how to operate emergency stop buttons and fire extinguishers.
• Complete forklift checklist which includes daily inspection of forklifts.
• Show ability to change the forklift propane tank as needed.
• The job responsibilities in this position description are not all inclusive; other duties may be assigned as needed.

17.00/hr plus differential for PM shift

1st shift: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

2nd shift: 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

3rd shift: 12:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Elite Staffing at Pactiv

3002 Pegasus Dr

Temple, Texas, 76501

254.770.4283

Job Site: Temple, Texas, 76501

All employees of Elite Staffing must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.

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