Forklift Operator (Commercial Construction)

Danis Construction•Austin, TX

About The Position

Danis is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Forklift Operator to support daily material handling and inventory activities at its facility. The role is responsible for safely loading, unloading, transporting, storing, and tracking materials while helping maintain an organized, efficient, and safety-conscious work environment. The Forklift Operator helps ensure materials are available where needed and inventory is accurately managed. The position involves working in warehouse, manufacturing, storage yard, and loading dock environments, indoors and outdoors, with varying weather and environmental conditions. Employees are regularly exposed to moving equipment, machinery, noise, dust, and temperature fluctuations. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required, including safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility clothing, and safety footwear as required. Danis offers a competitive salary, merit increases, bonus, medical, dental and vision insurances, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k), profit sharing, boot vouchers, prescription safety glasses and more.

Requirements

Ability to successfully complete required forklift certification and training.
Basic math, inventory, and record-keeping skills.
Ability to read and follow written instructions, labels, and material documentation.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
Reliable attendance, dependability, and ability to work assigned schedules.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and any other applicable pre-employment requirements.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and climb throughout the workday.
Ability to frequently enter and exit forklift equipment.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use hands and fingers to operate controls and handle materials safely.
Ability to safely operate equipment using vision, hearing, depth perception, and coordination.

Nice To Haves

Previous forklift, warehouse, shipping/receiving, or material-handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment in accordance with company policies and safety procedures.
Load and unload trucks, trailers, and delivery vehicles.
Move, stage, organize, and store materials throughout the warehouse, yard, and facility.
Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials and shipments.
Maintain accurate inventory, material movement, and receiving records.
Complete daily equipment inspections and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
Follow OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and established operating procedures.
Assist with inventory counts and material audits as needed.
Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
Support general warehouse, shipping, receiving, and material-handling duties as assigned.