Forklift Operator – Warehouse
About The Position
Ascend Staffing is hiring a temporary Forklift Operator for a warehouse in Sunnyvale, Texas, supporting a client in the sports merchandise and licensed apparel industry. The role involves safely moving merchandise and materials and helping organize inventory to support accurate, timely fulfillment. The pay rate is $19 per hour. The anticipated start date is to be confirmed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with either a first shift from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM or a second shift from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Candidates must be available for overtime and weekend work as needed. Benefits listed include weekly pay, direct deposit and debit card payment options, and health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
Requirements
- Previous forklift operating experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
- Ability to demonstrate safe forklift operating practices.
- Knowledge of material handling, pallet movement, and warehouse safety.
- Ability to accurately follow loading and inventory instructions.
- Ability to perform physical warehouse duties as assigned.
- Availability for overtime and weekend work as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with sit-down, stand-up, reach truck, or other powered industrial trucks.
- Forklift operator training or documented certification.
- Experience loading trucks, staging shipments, or managing palletized inventory.
- Familiarity with RF scanners or warehouse management systems.
Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts to safely transport merchandise, pallets, and materials.
- Load, unload, stack, and organize warehouse inventory.
- Move products between receiving, storage, and shipping areas.
- Inspect loads for stability and proper placement.
- Perform required pre-operation forklift inspections.
- Assist with inventory organization and accurate product movement.
- Report damaged merchandise, equipment concerns, and unsafe conditions.
- Follow warehouse traffic rules, safety procedures, and operating standards.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Direct deposit and debit card payment options
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
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