Forklift Operator

Forklift operators in the Shipping Department are responsible for the safe, accurate loading of packaged product in to van trailers, containers, or other containers as needed. Operators work closely with the Traffic Coordinator of a facility to efficiently plan daily work. Operators are expected to follow Company and Customer shipping procedures. Operators must be safe, well-organized, and pay close attention to detail in order to consistently meet quality and efficiency standards.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Daily Forklift Inspection

Daily Forklift Production Log

Pre-stage Orders

Get pick tickets from the Traffic Coordinator

Verify the pick ticket matches the customer order and any labels

Verify that special loading instructions are followed

Place jack stands and wheel chocks in their proper place

Inspect the trailer prior to loading

Inspect materials prior to loading

Clean materials/pallets if necessary

Stretch-wrap the lids of LTL box shipments

Ensure the proper loading patterns are used

Take picture with white board as required by the picture taking procedure/customer requirements

Turn in camera to the Traffic Coordinator daily

Unload inbound trailers

Unload inbound supplies, mark properly, and put away in designated area

Pull any required samples

Complete any necessary repacks

Complete any necessary relabeling

Complete any necessary re-classes

Complete any necessary title transfers

Ensure all inbound and outbound paperwork is verified by the warehouse lead (‘checker’) per the procedures

Follow Warehouse moves process for any moved material

Assist with any other activities the Shipping Lead or Terminal Manger might assign

Assist with packaging lines if needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Benefits

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Ability to Commute

La Porte, TX 77571 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

La Porte, TX 77571: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person