Warehouse Clerk and Forklift Driver

Peninsulasteel; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsulasteel is seeking a Forklift Operator located in Laredo, Texas. The successful candidate will operate and drive industrial forklifts to move materials around the warehouse and support plant operations, including loading and unloading materials.

Essential duties include inspecting cargo areas, performing routine maintenance on vehicles, and providing support for shipping and receiving. A high school diploma or GED and experience as a Forklift Operator are required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• Experience as Forklift Operator.
• Certifications desired.
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive industrial forklift.
• Load and unload materials using forklift.
• Inspect cargo areas for cleanliness or condition.
• Provide support to create, edit, or file product invoices.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data Entry

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Forklift Operator

Operate and drive industrial forklift equipped to move materials around the warehouse and plant facilities. Support overall plant operations with moving components and/or equipment throughout the plant. Boxing and labeling products for distribution. Loading and unloading materials into trucks utilizing the forklift for shipping and receiving. Pushing and pulling carts and dollies with material as well as sorting and packing material for delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect cargo areas for cleanliness or condition
• Move materials, equipment, or supplies
• Load shipments, belongings, or materials
• Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment
• Position material handling equipment
• Secure cargo
• Mark materials or objects for identification
• Weigh materials to ensure compliance specifications
• Clean vehicles or vehicle components
• Maintain vehicles in good working condition
• Participate in the training process of entry-level related
• Provide support to Create, Edit or file product invoices
• Operate packing or other material processing equipment
• Coordinate material handling or movement
• Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in handling equipment
• Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices
• Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it
• Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
• Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets
• Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment
• Operate or tend automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines
• Signal workers to discharge, dump, or level materials

Education & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record (required)
• Certifications (desired)

Work Experience Requirements

• Experience as Forklift Operator
• Certification by OSHEA standards
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment
• Knowledgeable of safety procedures

Skills

• High degree of attention
• Timely and Safely ways of proceed with tasks
• Computer Skills (Such as Data Entry and Microsoft Office)