Forklift Operator

XMG•Wilmer, TX

About The Position

Xpedient is a full-service third-party logistics provider serving a diverse client base with warehousing, transportation management, supply chain management, order fulfillment, and labor solutions. The Forklift Operator operates powered industrial equipment, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts with fork or clamp attachments. The role involves loading and unloading tire pallets, picking and staging orders, storing pallets, and performing general forklift duties. The stated shift is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Team members are expected to work safely and efficiently, follow operating procedures and applicable safety standards, maintain accurate inventory and safety records, and keep equipment and work areas clean and orderly. The position includes physical work, including repeatedly lifting cases weighing 20–45 pounds throughout an extended work period.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to pass a forklift driving skills test.
Must be able to repeatedly lift cases weighing 20–45 pounds throughout an extended work period.
Experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented, deadline-driven environment with high performance expectations.
Ability to safely operate a forklift, including driving forward and backward, lifting and lowering the boom, and maneuvering in tight spaces without damaging products.
Experience with racking systems and loading and unloading pallets, including placing and removing pallets from vertical racks and trucks and maximizing storage space.
Ability to follow operating standards, including OSHA requirements for equipment speeds, signaling, and proper product placement.
At least six months of forklift and warehouse experience.

Nice To Haves

Sit-down forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all work safely and follow established operating procedures.
Use a forklift to put away inbound shipments and move products to storage locations.
Pick individual cases onto pallets using powered equipment.
Prepare products for shipment and ensure the correct items and quantities are staged for loading.
Maintain accurate inventory records and reports, and report quality variances.
Keep equipment, materials, and work areas clean, neat, and orderly.
Assist with physical inventories as required.
Complete daily equipment inspections.
Ensure proper stock rotation.
Successfully complete a forklift training program.
Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
Read, understand, and follow instructions and complete applicable documentation.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Follow health and safety regulations, operating instructions, and safety policies.
Assist management in establishing warehouse standards and procedures.
Maintain detailed records of safety incidents.
Assign designated safety personnel as required.
Keep the warehouse clean, safe, and orderly.