2nd Shift Forklift Operator

General Technologies • Stafford, TX

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About The Position

The Production Forklift Operator moves materials and products to the appropriate locations to support efficient production and warehouse operations. The operator uses a forklift carefully and safely, transports raw materials and supplies to production workstations, and places finished goods in designated warehouse staging areas. The role also includes checking packaging labels against work orders, inspecting forklift condition and safety features before each shift, weighing materials and finished products, and maintaining a safe, orderly facility. The position reports to the shift supervisor and is scheduled for the second shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. Extended hours and weekend work may be required as needed.

Requirements

• Experience operating a sit-down forklift.
• Must pass the company's forklift training certification, including driving and written tests.
• Ability to identify material.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have reliable personal transportation.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be flexible and able to work extended shifts and/or weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform the physical activities described, including standing, walking, using hands, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and communicating through talking or hearing.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Transport raw materials, resin, and supplies to production workstations.
• Verify packaging labels against the Work Order posted at the Operator stand and label finished-product pallets.
• Place finished goods in the proper warehouse staging aisle.
• Inspect forklifts for damage or hydraulic leaks and check that the horn and backup audible alarm work before each shift.
• Drain material from machine hoppers, weigh boxes, and return material to the materials area.
• Weigh and scale finished-product pallets and materials or resins being returned to the warehouse.
• Follow company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Help maintain a safe and orderly facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed