Sit Down Forklift

TKO StaffPros; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Climate-controlled warehouse

Job summary

TKO StaffPros in Grapevine/Irving seeks experienced Forklift Operators for a full-time role operating sit-down forklifts in a climate-controlled warehouse. You will move and load materials, scan inventory with RF devices, and apply shipping labels to ensure accurate logs.

Shifts are available with pay between $18.50 and $21.00 per hour based on experience. Candidates should be reliable, safety-minded, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Prior sit-down forklift experience required.
• RF scanner experience and label printing knowledge.
• Export/air freight experience is a plus.
• Must be able to read and speak English.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work legally in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift safely to move, load, and unload materials throughout the warehouse.
• Use RF scanners to track, verify, and log inventory movement.
• Print and apply shipping labels accurately.
• Stage and transport goods to support export and air freight operations.
• Maintain accuracy in documentation and product handling.

Skills

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Tools

RF scanners

Label printing

Palletizing equipment

Job description

Full-Time $18.50–$21.00/hr (based on experience) Multiple shifts available

We are seeking experienced, detail-oriented Forklift Operators to join our Grapevine/Irving team. We are building out our team and looking for dependable operators who bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a genuine willingness to learn and grow with the company. This role is focused on the safe, efficient operation of sit-down forklifts to move, load, and unload materials, along with accurate product handling, scanning, and labeling in a fast-paced, climate-controlled warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Duties

• Operate a sit-down forklift (electric or propane) safely and efficiently to move, load, and unload materials throughout the warehouse.
• Use RF scanners to accurately track, verify, and log inventory movement.
• Print and apply shipping and product labels, ensuring all information is correct and legible.
• Stage, organize, and transport goods in support of export and air freight operations.
• Perform palletization of products according to company standards and load requirements.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in all documentation and product-handling tasks.

Secondary Duties

• Confirm correct labeling, counts, and storage locations to ensure inventory integrity.
• Assist with general warehouse operations as needed, including staging, organizing, and transporting goods.
• Support team members and adapt to shifting priorities to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Prior forklift operating experience required; sit-down forklift (electric or propane) experience preferred.
• RF scanner experience and knowledge of printing labels.
• Export and air freight experience is a big plus.
• Fast learner with a good attitude and a willingness to learn and grow with the company.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to speak English.
• Must have reliable transportation (rideshare/Uber is not acceptable).

Schedule & Pay

Pay rate: $18.50–$21.00 per hour, based on experience.

Openings

• Sunday-Thursday 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Sunday 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Monday-Thursday 1 p.m.-9 p.m.
• Tuesday-Friday 1 p.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Monday-Friday 1 p.m.-9 p.m.

Work Environment & Dress Code

• Climate-controlled warehouse; role involves heavy lifting.
• PPE required: steel-toed boots. A DSV safety vest is provided (a $25 fee applies if the vest is not returned).
• Dress code: jeans and a t-shirt with no offensive language or graphics.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must meet STA (Security Threat Assessment) requirements.