Production Material Handler (Forklift experience is required)

USF; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

USF is seeking a forklift-oriented Warehouse Associate to ensure smooth flow of materials from arrival through storage as finished goods. The role emphasizes efficient material handling, proper storage, and housekeeping within a busy warehouse environment.

The position requires basic math, reading comprehension, and the ability to follow procedures. Candidates should be capable of operating a hi-lo forklift and adhering to safety standards to support production and logistics teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read simple instructions and follow procedures accurately.
• Experience operating a hi-lo or forklift in a warehouse environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move materials using forklift or hand jack, ensuring safe handling.
• Stock and organize finished goods and totes in designated areas.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and keep aisles clear.
• Perform tagging, labeling, and basic rework as needed.
• Adhere to safety and quality procedures and assist supervisors as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate culture and success at USF. We welcome all individuals.

SUMMARY:Following established policies and procedures, ensure proper and timely flow of all materials and product from arrival until stored as finished goods. Also, providing flow of all in house material and product including rework, scrap machinery, equipment and garbage. This is done primarily by driving a hi-lo or by using a hand jack.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Follow procedure when taking totes and/or skids from the allocated replenishment zones
Put away finished product correctly
Follow the procedure for returning cardboard to the warehouse.
Perform all Housekeeping duties in conformance to the Housekeeping Verification (breakdown bullet points)
Keep presses stocked with totes and skids
Perform red tag procedures when damaged containers are identified
Keep front wall, front aisle and back aisle clear at all times
Keep returnable lids picked up
Charge forklifts whenever they are not in use
Scan and properly identify all finished good product
Remove all packaging from the press at the time of all mold changes

Any other duties as assigned by the Sr team lead and or Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add and subtract two digits numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to recognize numbers and not transpose digits.

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.