Warehouse Technician

Vinmar Recycling Solutions; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinmar Recycling Solutions is seeking a Warehouse Technician to safely load, unload, move, and store raw plastic materials in a busy Baytown warehouse. You will operate certified forklifts, follow OSHA and site procedures, and maintain orderly storage.

You will inspect totes, support inventory counts, complete paperwork, and collaborate with supervisors to ensure safe, efficient workflow. The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a strong commitment to workplace

Qualifications

• Proven forklift operation certification and experience.
• Experience handling large totes or bulk materials.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse safety practices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and material-handling equipment to load, unload, transport, and stack totes.
• Inspect totes and materials for damage or safety concerns and report issues.
• Follow OSHA, company, and site-specific safety procedures.
• Maintain organized storage locations and proper stacking to prevent hazards.
• Complete required paperwork and electronic records related to inventory movement.
• Assist with inventory counts and general warehouse duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Inventory handling

Team communication

PPE compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Warehouse Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of raw plastic materials within a warehouse environment. This role requires certified forklift operation, strict adherence to safety protocols, and attention to detail to ensure materials are handled properly and the facility remains safe and organized.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment to load, unload, transport, and stack large plastic material totes
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments from trucks and containers
• Inspect totes and materials for damage, leaks, or safety concerns and report issues immediately
• Follow all OSHA, company, and site-specific safety procedures
• Maintain proper storage locations and stacking configurations to prevent damage or accidents
• Perform routine forklift inspections and report maintenance or safety issues
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards
• Accurately complete required paperwork, logs, or electronic records related to inventory movement
• Assist with inventory counts and general warehouse duties as needed
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding workflow and safety
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Follow lockout/tagout, spill response, and material‑handling procedures
• Immediately report near misses, unsafe conditions, or incidents

The Warehouse Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of raw plastic materials within a warehouse environment. This role requires certified forklift operation, strict adherence to safety protocols, and attention to detail to ensure materials are handled properly and the facility remains safe and organized.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment to load, unload, transport, and stack large plastic material totes
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments from trucks and containers
• Inspect totes and materials for damage, leaks, or safety concerns and report issues immediately
• Follow all OSHA, company, and site‑specific safety procedures
• Maintain proper storage locations and stacking configurations to prevent damage or accidents
• Perform routine forklift inspections and report maintenance or safety issues
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards
• Accurately complete required paperwork, logs, or electronic records related to inventory movement
• Assist with inventory counts and general warehouse duties as needed
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding workflow and safety

• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Follow lockout/tagout, spill response, and material‑handling procedures
• Immediately report near misses, unsafe conditions, or incidents

Requirements

• Valid forklift certification
• Proven experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or industrial environment
• Experience handling large totes, bulk materials, or plastic/resin materials preferred
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety practices
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as standing, bending, and climbing for extended periods
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

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