Forklift Operator

Panelmatic • Conroe, TX

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About The Position

The Forklift Operator safely operates industrial powered equipment, including forklifts, to receive, load, unload, transport, store, and stage raw materials, steel, work-in-process, and finished products inside and outside the facility. The role supports manufacturing operations by ensuring materials are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with Panelmatic safety standards.

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

Requirements

• Forklift certification or the 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Operate various forklifts and specialty equipment, including sit-down, stand-up, and side-loader forklifts, 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, and vision coverage
• HSA
• Term life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Panelmatic pays 100% of the employee-only medical premium.
• Panelmatic pays 80% of medical premiums for other coverage levels, with the employee paying 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed