Forklift Driver | Double Wide | (Day Shift 5:00AM - 5:00PM)

DrinkPAK • Texas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Driver prepares merchandise and secures it for safe, easy transport, communicates with leadership to determine priorities, and performs regular forklift maintenance. The role is based at DrinkPAK’s Texas Beverage Manufacturing Facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The position is full-time and regular, with 12-hour shifts on a 2/2/3 schedule; candidates must be willing to work either day and/or night shift. The listed day shift is 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Base hourly rate is $24.

DrinkPAK describes itself as a canned beverage manufacturer providing support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Its culture is guided by Speed, Intensity, and Purpose, emphasizing initiative, resilience, ownership, and teamwork.

Requirements

• High school diploma or Graduate Equivalency Diploma.
• At least 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Forklift certification.
• Must pass a company-administered forklift training and evaluation in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Proven ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift.
• Ability to navigate within a WMS system.
• Full understanding of forklift operations, including electrical or propane forklifts.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Ability to complete basic paperwork or use handheld scanners and inventory systems.
• Basic math and reading skills to follow instructions and count products.
• Reliable, safety-focused, and team-oriented approach.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds, sit or stand for 8 or more hours, and push and pull as required.
• Ability to safely maneuver forklifts in tight or congested areas.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of loading and unloading, staging, and inventory rotation (FIFO/FEFO).

Responsibilities

• Unload and load trucks safely and in a timely manner.
• Plan supply and material requirements by reviewing production schedules and scheduling deliveries to production areas.
• Retrieve supplies and materials by checking specifications, locating and verifying items, securing pallets on the forklift, and moving pallets to production locations.
• Maintain inventory in production areas by anticipating and tracking usage and reporting discrepancies.
• Clear production areas by securing and moving finished pallets and relocating empty pallets.
• Document movements of supplies, materials, and finished goods.
• Maintain a safe work environment by watching for pedestrian traffic, following standards and procedures, and complying with safety and legal regulations.
• Keep forklifts operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Interact with and maintain positive relationships with all levels of leadership.
• Complete special projects and other assignments or duties as required by management.
• Comply with safety rules and regulations, GMPs, and DrinkPAK policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards for quality, housekeeping, and productivity.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• 100% PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, with 50% of dependent coverage paid by the company.
• Cell phone stipend.
• 401(k) match program.
• Pet insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Lifestyle accounts.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Formal development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED