Warehouse Forklift Operator - 3rd shift, $20.92 plus $1.50 shift differential

Stanley Black & Decker; Northlake (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in Northlake, TX is seeking a Forklift Operator - Shipping to join our warehouse team. You will load and move products using dock stockers, reach trucks, turret trucks, and forklifts, while ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

This role emphasizes safety, daily goal orientation, scanning and inventory control, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Evening shift flexibility may be required; prior forklift experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; 1-2 years of forklift operation experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Ability to obtain forklift operator certification; broad knowledge of distribution center methods and procedures.
• Ability to understand daily goals and maximize warehouse capacity; familiarity with product catalog numbers and handling characteristics.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to forklift operations; strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to work in a scanner-directed job and achieve productive and quality standards.
• Physical ability to regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift/move up to 50 lbs., and operate a stand‑up forklift for an entire shift. Resilience to work in environments with extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Operate dock stockers, reach trucks, turret trucks, and forklifts to load and transport products within the warehouse.
• Process pick tickets and shuttle pallets to complete orders in a timely manner.
• Interact with management software systems and label printers; read work orders or receive instructions to determine assignments and material needs.
• Perform physical activities requiring lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and safe material handling.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by scanning parts to and from proper locations; keep the work area clean, debris-free, and safe.
• Support cross-training in other distribution center functions, perform daily forklift inspections, and carry out other assigned duties.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Label printers

Scanner systems

Job description

Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.

What You’ll Do

As a Forklift Operator - Shipping, you’ll be part of our team located in Northlake, TX. You’ll get to:

• Operate a variety of equipment, including dock stockers, reach trucks, turret trucks, and forklifts to efficiently load and transport products within the warehouse.
• Complete orders in a timely manner by processing pick tickets, performing full pallet picking, and shuttling pallets for final order processing.
• Interact with management software systems and label printers; read work orders or receive instructions to determine assignments and material needs.
• Perform physical activities requiring lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and safe material handling.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by scanning parts to and from proper locations; keep the work area clean, debris-free, and safe.
• Support cross-training in other distribution center functions, perform daily forklift inspections, and carry out other assigned duties.

Who You Are

You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; 1-2 years of forklift operation experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Ability to obtain forklift operator certification; broad knowledge of distribution center methods and procedures.
• Ability to understand daily goals and maximize warehouse capacity; familiarity with product catalog numbers and handling characteristics.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to forklift operations; strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to work in a scanner-directed job and achieve productive and quality standards.
• Physical ability to regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands, lift/move up to 50 lbs., and operate a stand‑up forklift for an entire shift. Resilience to work in environments with extreme temperatures.

What You’ll Receive

You’ll receive a competitive wage and a great benefits plan:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state‑of‑the‑art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity

Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state‑of‑the‑art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture

We pride ourselves on an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at [phone] or at [e-mail]. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.

Know Your Rights

Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov) This employer participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. Applicants may be asked to voluntarily provide information to determine eligibility. Any information provided will be kept confidentially other than as required to make the necessary WOTC disclosures and in accordance with applicable laws. For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.