Forklift Operator (Order Puller)

Halperns' Steak & Seafood•Grand Prairie, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator (Order Pulling) selects, stages, and retrieves specialty meat and seafood products to fulfill customer orders accurately, safely, and efficiently. The role uses powered industrial trucks to support accurate order fulfillment, timely staging, and proper material handling in multi-temperature storage environments. The position is based in Grand Prairie, Texas, starts at $19.50 per hour, and is scheduled Monday through Friday (Sunday), from 2:00 p.m. until finish. Employees work with frozen and refrigerated products in freezers and coolers; cold-weather gear is provided. Employees in warehouse positions must be able to immediately perceive auditory warning signals used to alert them to equipment movement, mechanical abnormalities, and other risks. Applicants must provide their most recent employment experience for their application to be considered complete. Candidates who work for a Halperns' Steak & Seafood customer must provide a letter of support from their management if selected for the interview process.

Requirements

Experience operating forklifts is required.
Read, write, and communicate effectively in English to process pick lists, shipping labels, and safety instructions.
Ability to work comfortably in cold-storage environments, including freezers and coolers.
High attention to detail and strong spatial awareness to support order accuracy.
Ability to work independently or as part of a fast-paced team.
Physical ability to bend, lift up to 50–70 pounds, and stand or drive for extended periods.
Ability to immediately perceive auditory warning signals such as bells, alarms, and horns used to warn of equipment movement, mechanical abnormalities, and other risks.
Provide most recent employment experience as part of a complete application.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating stand-up forklifts or reach trucks is strongly preferred.
Ability to operate sit-down forklifts.

Responsibilities

Safely operate powered forklifts, primarily stand-up forklifts and reach trucks, with occasional sit-down forklift operation, to pick and stage orders.
Navigate warehouse aisles to select cases and pallets using pick lists, RF scanners, or voice-pick directions.
Build, shrink-wrap, and stage pallets for outgoing transport while maintaining product integrity and slot placement.
Perform pre-shift safety and battery or fuel checks on assigned material-handling equipment.
Maintain warehouse cleanliness and comply with OSHA, safety, and food-safety guidelines, including HACCP and SQF.