Forklift Operator | Second Shift

NOVO BUILDING PRODUCTS•Dallas, TX

11d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator moves products and pallets throughout the warehouse and uses RF scanners to track items and confirm they are moved to the correct locations. The operator is responsible for securing products for transport, maintaining accurate labels, and following company safety requirements. The role is based in Dallas, Texas, and is full-time, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM or until work is finished. The stated pay is $19.75 per hour. No travel is required. Novo Building Products is a manufacturer and distributor of stair parts, mouldings, doors, specialty millwork, and board products. The company says it aims to positively impact the people and communities it touches.

Requirements

Be able to perform the essential functions, including the physical requirements of the job.
Be able to move awkward product lengths and weights.
Have experience operating a forklift with a 6,500-pound rating.
Use proper personal protective equipment and company-approved tools, remain aware of hazards, and maintain a safe work environment.
Have basic math, interpersonal/teamwork, and reasoning skills.
Be able to read, understand, and carry out written procedures and standard work instructions.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Be flexible in scheduling and able to work overtime as needed.
Withstand exposure to seasonal weather elements and wood dust.
Meet the stated physical activity requirements: standing, handling or feeling, squeezing or grasping for 100% of the time; reaching with hands and arms and depth perception for 80%; walking, repetitive motion, and operating moving equipment for 50%; and working bent at the waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, or twisting for 10%.
Lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds without assistance and 75–100 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
Experience operating a forklift primarily with products weighing 2,500 pounds or more.
Prior experience lifting wide loads as long as 18 feet.
At least one year of forklift operating experience.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift to move products and pallets safely throughout the warehouse to designated areas.
Communicate discrepancies, product issues, and safety issues to the Supervisor.
Use a radio frequency scanner to move and scan products to the correct locations, and confirm product labels are accurate.
Maintain a clean and safe work area free of debris.
Anticipate business needs by keeping like products together and accessible.
Pass Novo forklift training and operate forklifts according to Novo safety requirements.
Place standup items in designated areas by hand when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.