HT5000 - Forklift Operator 2

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. • Houston, TX

71d

About The Position

Forklift Operator 2 contributes to the efficient operation of the warehouse by providing labor support to the Branch Office. Forklift operators 2 have demonstrated functional expertise in product stocking and replenishment and operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, or other handling equipment according to safety policies and procedures. Forklift operators 2 are responsible for optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency and managing inventory by utilizing RF scanning equipment, among other duties. Forklift operators 2 will need to transport valuable items, requiring diligence and good hand-eye coordination. May view or input information into the warehouse management system, Oracle System transaction, or any other database.

Requirements

• 3 to 6 years of forklift experience.
• High School or GED.
• Forklift Certification.
• Ability to use forklifts, pallets jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under various time constraints.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of the warehouse environment.
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to lift heavy objects over 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
• Physically strong, agile, dexterous, and undeterred by heights and adverse climatic conditions.
• Positive work history and ability to maintain solid attendance.
• Available to work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Package finished product for shipping (Shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling).
• Check purchase orders/ work orders to ensure that products are correctly assembled and ready for delivery.
• Check items to ensure that the correct number of products is being assembled.
• Assist in inventory level maintenance and inventory counts.
• Load the finished product onto the truck.
• Unload products from trucks and containers, and store them in the designated area.
• Responsible for quality control. Ensure that no damaged products are sent out, and no damaged products will be stored.
• Operate within standard operating procedures.
• Operate with the forklift and/or palette jacks.
• Perform preventive maintenance on forklifts and/or palette jacks.
• Handle inventory movement into and out of controlled locations.
• Secure loads to the machine before transportation.
• Prepare customers’ orders for delivery.
• Pick and wrap orders for shipment.
• Provide fill-in support for other departments in the warehouse.
• Optimize loads to ensure operational efficiency.
• Adhere to safety management standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life & accident insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• 19 days of paid time off
• Wellness program and EAP assistance
• and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees