Forklift Materials Handler

PROTRANS INTERNATIONAL • Laredo, TX

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About The Position

The Forklift Materials Handler loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near a center, cross dock, trailers, yard, or work site. The role involves handling shipments, inspecting items, completing shipping and receiving documentation, identifying shipments, operating forklifts and other handling equipment, and maintaining a safe and orderly work environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with one weekend per month. Pay is $15.31 per hour, plus a $0.50 second-shift differential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s, including using American units of money, weight, volume, and distance.
• Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to use scanning equipment.
• Must pass the ProTrans Forklift Performance Test.
• Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and using both feet and legs to operate a forklift.
• Ability to hear nearby forklifts, people, and common environmental sounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish ability is desired in some centers.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine which materials or containers to move.
• Receive shipment items and visually inspect them for identity, quantity, and condition; check for obvious damage and segregate items requiring special handling.
• Open containers as directed by work instructions or a supervisor.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or with a forklift or other handling equipment.
• Load materials into carrier vehicles and install loading tools to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
• Complete receiving and shipping documents accurately and completely according to ProTrans specifications.
• Complete receiving and shipping activities using a mobile scanner.
• Mark and label shipments properly, including special handling instructions.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Conduct daily safety and equipment checks and follow all safety procedures.
• Operate machinery such as banding, taping, and sealing equipment.
• Actively work to improve individual and center safety records.
• Provide ideas or feedback to identify continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the performance of the position, team, and company.

What This Job Offers

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