High Reach Forklift Operator

Inmar • Lancaster, TX

402d • $37,440 - $37,440

About The Position

The High Reach Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a high reach forklift to manage palletized products within a warehouse environment. This role involves picking orders, loading and unloading materials, and ensuring proper inventory management while adhering to safety protocols. The position requires minimal supervision and is essential for maintaining the flow of goods in the facility.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• High School diploma (or its equivalent)
• At least 1 year of work experience in a warehouse or production job; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to complete the responsibilities of this position
• Ability to operate or learn to operate the following equipment: Order picker, High Reach Forklift, Single Reach and Double Reach Forklift, Scan gun or gladiator
• Able to push a cart or hand truck up to 100 yards; able to use a pallet jack
• Ability to work with heights
• Working knowledge of computers; ability to read in English
• Able to follow standard operation and safety procedures
• Able to work in an environment that is not climate controlled
• Able to work under time pressure and meet production goals; able to work more than 8 hours per day (over-time) as needed
• Able to assist with other operations within the warehouse, as needed
• Able to handle hazardous waste materials with appropriate safety measures

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual a plus (Spanish/English)

Responsibilities

• Deliver palletized products to the designated area using a forklift, in a timely and safe manner
• Locate or relocate product within the department as directed
• Unload and load trucks when required
• Build or re-stack pallet loads as needed
• Utilize the warehouse management system that manages product inventory within the facility
• Inspect forklift and related equipment daily and complete daily log
• Manage forklift battery watering system
• Back up forklift operators in other departments as assigned
• Communicate with leads, supervisors, managers, and customers
• Identify and/or troubleshoot issues with equipment or with product locations
• Escalate issues that cannot be solved to the appropriate parties in accordance with guidelines
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO
• Holiday Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
• Education Level: High school or GED