3rd Shift Forklift Driver (Sit-Down)
About The Position
UNIS is hiring a full-time Forklift Driver in El Paso, Texas, for the 3rd shift. The role supports warehouse operations by safely and efficiently moving product while maintaining inventory accuracy and helping ensure customer shipments are completed on time. The successful candidate operates equipment safely, handles product carefully, and completes receiving, put-away, picking, staging, and loading tasks accurately and efficiently. This position is suited to a dependable, safety-focused person who is comfortable in a fast-paced warehouse environment and takes pride in accuracy, equipment care, and teamwork. The role involves operating powered industrial equipment and using RF scanners and warehouse management systems to confirm product, locations, quantities, and task completion. The Forklift Driver also completes equipment inspections, reports maintenance needs and safety or inventory concerns, and follows warehouse procedures and safety requirements. UNIS describes itself as a technology-driven logistics company using analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to support operations and human decision-making.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of forklift experience in a warehouse, distribution, logistics, or transportation environment.
- Forklift or powered industrial truck certification required.
- Experience operating sit-down, stand-up, reach, or order-picker equipment.
- Experience using RF scanners, WMS technology, and other warehouse tools to complete and track assignments.
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and work at heights using reach trucks or order pickers as required.
- Strong commitment to safety, accuracy, equipment care, teamwork, and dependable attendance.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, weekends, overtime, or extended hours based on operational needs.
- Applicants are subject to background checks before hire and must provide proof of employment eligibility upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate powered industrial equipment, including sit-down, stand-up, reach, or order-picker forklifts, to move, stage, load, and unload product.
- Use RF scanners and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to confirm product, locations, quantities, and task completion accurately.
- Perform required equipment inspections and promptly report maintenance needs, product damage, safety concerns, or inventory discrepancies.
- Support inventory accuracy by following put-away, picking, staging, loading, and inventory control procedures.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and follow PPE, traffic, and warehouse safety requirements.
- Support operational needs across the warehouse and contribute ideas to improve safety, accuracy, and workflow efficiency.
Benefits
- Competitive health benefits
- Paid time off in accordance with company policy and applicable state requirements
- Leadership and professional development programs
- Opportunities to build AI literacy through hands-on use of intelligent systems and automation
- Internal growth and career mobility opportunities
- Free luncheons and on-site team events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
