Forklift Operator

Palmer Distribution Services Inc • Baytown, TX

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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 warehouse environment and are expected to prioritize safety, attention to detail, and operational best practices.

The position includes operating material-handling equipment, preparing products for shipment, verifying orders, and completing other warehouse tasks such as labeling, banding, stretch wrapping, cleaning drums and totes, and restacking bags and pails. The stated pay rate is $19.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Two to three years of forklift experience in a logistics environment.
• Two to three years of experience handling hazardous materials.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including coming in early, staying late, and/or working weekends depending on operational needs.
• Ability to work in congested areas and a non-climate-controlled warehouse.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and bend, push, pull, stretch, stoop, squat, grab, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

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 operating equipment.
• Complete additional warehouse duties, including labeling, banding, stretch wrapping, 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