Forklift Operator

Old World Industries • Baytown, TX

133d • Onsite

About The Position

Old World Industries is seeking a skilled, safety-conscious Forklift Operator to join its warehouse team. The role operates forklifts and other material-handling equipment to load, unload, move, and stack goods, while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with safety procedures. This is a 100% onsite position in Houston, Texas, with the possibility of travel to the company’s corporate headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois, or other locations as a company representative.

The operator also assists with general warehouse activities, inventory records, export-standard container inspections, shipping documentation, and container stuffing. The position supports the Warehouse Supervisor with facility management and assists leadership with staffing, temporary worker coordination, and partner-organization communication.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years of previous warehouse experience.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of SAP and Excel.
• Comfort working independently.
• Teamwork, dependability, and reliability.
• Experience with a Warehouse Management System (WM/RF Scanner).

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.
• Knowledge of export shipping documentation and procedures.
• Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload materials from trucks, pallets, and shelves.
• Move materials between storage areas and loading docks.
• Stack and organize products and materials in areas designated by the WMS.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report issues.
• Follow health, safety, environmental, and company policies and regulations.
• Assist with warehouse duties such as inventory counts, packaging, and handling leakers.
• Maintain accurate records of materials moved and inventory levels.
• Inspect containers for damage, cleanliness, and compliance with export standards.
• Work with warehouse team members to complete assigned tasks.
• Ensure compliance with safety and international shipping standards.
• Handle shipping documents, including packing lists, invoices, and bills of lading.
• Consolidate cargo into containers (container stuffing).
• Assist the Warehouse Supervisor with overall facility management.
• Assist leadership with staffing, coordinating temporary workers, and liaising with partner organizations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits.
• Company-matching 401(k) plan.
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Company-paid identity theft insurance.
• Company-paid disability coverage.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Company-paid employee assistance program.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Legal benefits.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Hospital indemnity insurance.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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