Forklift Operator

J&B Industrial Services • Lubbock, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, this role is responsible for loading, unloading, and moving materials within or near yard, shop, and/or warehouse. The position requires following written and oral instructions, operating loading and unloading equipment safely, verifying material receipts, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Attention to detail, professional conduct, and effective communication are essential.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and concern of importance.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Communicate honestly, professionally and respectfully with others and demonstrate effective listening skills.
• Strong ambitious, motivated team player.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to accurately count product and shipments.
• 1+ Years previous forklift experience (sit-down type: Class I, IV, V, or VII) in a similar warehouse or shop environment.
• High school diploma or GED preferred and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move materials within or near yard, shop, and/or warehouse.
• Operate loading and unloading equipment (fork truck, pallet jack, hand, etc.) in a safe and responsible manner.
• Verify material receipts against vendor pack lists by physical count by sight and/or measurement.
• Verify and/or report conditions of all received product.
• Turn in paperwork to receiving personnel, noting any discrepancies.
• Stage material receipts in designated areas for proper identification labeling prior to movement to storage racks, saw, or shop areas.
• Store items based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities.
• Pull job materials via job pick for work orders.
• Electronically move materials via hand scanner.
• Remove chip materials from shop area to scrap bins as needed.
• Move finished jobs from shop to warehouse receiving area as needed.
• Keep yard areas clean, organized and free of trash and clutter.
• Provide courteous and professional service during customer or vendor interactions.
• Verify inventory computations through cycle counts by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigating discrepancies as required.
• Ensure all Foreign Trade Zone security and procedures are followed and enforced.

What This Job Offers

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