Forklift Operator, 1st Shift

Masco • Dallas, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

To thrive as a Forklift Operator, you must be able to easily coordinate the receipt, transfer, and shipping of materials while servicing the manufacturing departments. In this role, you will use various power industrial vehicles (PIV) throughout their shifts, including reach trucks, forklifts, and a clamp truck. A standard shift will include receiving deliveries by completing the appropriate paperwork and unloading the truck before either staging or storing that material within the facility. Additionally, you will receive calls from the Filling and Milling departments to pull and stage materials for them as needed for production. You are expected to maintain a clean and safe workspace and dock area throughout your shift. Also, a Forklift Operator is responsible for completing scheduled cycle counts to help maintain an accurate inventory of raw materials. A scan gun and/or tablet is used for these cycle counts, so a basic understanding of computer systems is vital.

Requirements

• Completed High school education.
• Willing and able to complete training and obtain forklift certification.
• Confident navigating basic computer systems.
• Dedication to safety.

Nice To Haves

• Previous forklift experience.
• Experience with SAP.
• Ability to lift individual paint cans or full cases containing four cans, weighing up to 75 lbs, several times throughout the day with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the receipt, transfer, and shipping of materials.
• Service manufacturing departments with materials.
• Use various power industrial vehicles (PIV) including reach trucks, forklifts, and a clamp truck.
• Receive deliveries, complete paperwork, and unload trucks.
• Stage or store materials within the facility.
• Pull and stage materials for the Filling and Milling departments as needed for production.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace and dock area.
• Complete scheduled cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory of raw materials.

Benefits

• Forklift Operator starts at $19.50/hr.
• $0.50/hr increase at 6 months of employment.
• $0.50/hr increase at one year of employment.
• $3/hr shift differential for shifts starting at 12 PM or later (off-shifts).
• Quarterly and holiday bonuses.
• Accrue 15 paid days of vacation time off the first year.
• 5 days of sick time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% match.
• Annual retirement profit-sharing payments.
• Competitive health plans for individuals and families.

What This Job Offers

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