Forklift Operator

Palmer Distribution Services Inc • Baytown, TX

12d

About The Position

Palmer Logistics, part of H. Essers, is seeking Forklift Operators for its warehouse team. The role involves receiving, shipping, and quality control for customer products, including non-hazardous and hazardous materials, food-grade products, and other commodities. Operators work in a fast-paced environment, operate different types of equipment, and follow safety practices and procedures while supporting warehouse operations and continuous improvement.

The position pays $19.00 per hour. Work is performed in a congested, non-climate-controlled warehouse. Schedules may require coming in early, staying late, or working weekends depending on operational needs.

Requirements

• Must have 2–3 years of forklift experience in a logistics environment.
• Must have 2–3 years of experience handling food-grade materials.
• Must be able to work in congested areas and a non-climate-controlled warehouse.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and bend, push, pull, stretch, stoop, squat, and grab; walk and sit for extended periods.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to perform basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to come in early, stay late, and/or work weekends depending on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, and stage products using equipment such as sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, and cherry pickers.
• Pull and prepare products for shipping, including labeling, banding, stretch wrapping, and block and brace.
• Verify shipments for accuracy and document and report discrepancies.
• Use an RF scanner.
• Follow established company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with warehouse and office personnel to meet productivity goals.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform daily equipment inspections before operation.
• Perform related warehouse tasks, including cleaning drums and totes and restacking bags and pails.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

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