Forklift Operator

Panelmatic • Conroe, TX

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About The Position

Panelmatic, Inc. is hiring a Forklift Operator to support its manufacturing and warehouse operations. The role involves safely operating forklifts and other powered industrial equipment to receive, load and unload, transport, store, and stage raw materials, steel, work-in-process, and finished products throughout the facility, both indoors and outdoors. The operator helps ensure accurate and efficient material flow in accordance with Panelmatic safety standards.

The position is performed in a manufacturing and warehouse environment around heavy equipment, overhead cranes, steel products, and moving machinery. Employees must consistently follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment. The environment may have varying temperatures, noise levels, and dust.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous forklift operating experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Basic math and computer skills for inventory transactions.
• Ability to read work orders, shipping documents, and material labels.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, dust, and moving equipment.
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to consistently follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience handling steel, heavy materials, or oversized loads is highly desirable.
• Previous forklift operating experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down, stand-up, side-loader, and specialty forklifts at various capacities to load and unload trucks and trailers and move materials throughout the facility.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage and verify quantities against packing slips, bills of lading, and purchase orders.
• Load outbound shipments accurately and securely, ensuring proper weight distribution and load stability.
• Transport raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods to designated production, storage, and shipping areas.
• Perform daily pre-operation forklift inspections and promptly report mechanical issues or safety concerns to the facilities department.
• Scan, label, and record material movements as needed to maintain accurate inventory.
• Store materials properly to prevent damage and maintain an organized warehouse and production environment.
• Follow OSHA regulations, Panelmatic safety policies, and safe material handling procedures.
• Assist with inventory counts and warehouse organization as needed.
• Keep work areas clean and free of hazards, following 5S methodology.
• Support other warehouse and production activities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, and LTD coverage.
• Panelmatic pays 100% of the medical premium for employee-only medical coverage.
• For other medical coverage levels, Panelmatic pays 80% and the employee pays 20%.
• 401(k) and bonus.
• Scholarships and educational reimbursement.
• Paid volunteerism.
• Paid personal and professional development.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive wages.
• Family-friendly environment.

What This Job Offers

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