1-800-PACK-RAT is hiring: FORKLIFT OPERATOR in Houston

Overview

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Forklift Operators should be skilled with excellent attention to detail. As a forklift operator, you are responsible for optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency, scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repairs, and managing inventory and equipment, among other duties. You will need to move valuable items from one area to another within the warehouse. The position requires diligence and excellent hand-eye coordination. Our forklifts are an 18 ton propane powered sit-down lift, and you will be responsible for stacking containers that weigh up to 10,000 pounds up to 35 feet high.

Essential functions may require reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly-type functions using hand and/or power tools (without supervision)
• Ensure quality standards are met
• Move materials using hand cart and/or pallet jack
• Basic computer skills
• Pressure washing
• Shop clean-up
• Able to complete forklift training and safely operate a forklift
• Perform all welding tasks with a variety of equipment
• Weld plastic (roofs/panels)
• Perform all cutting operations utilizing standard shop equipment
• Fabricate from drawings and/or verbal instructions with limited supervision
• Safely rig materials for lifting
• Adhere to safety policies and perform tasks in a safe manner including OSHA regulations
• Schedule maintenance on the forklift and local delivery trucks
• Load containers and unload new container inventory being received
• Scan and upload contracts, addendums, and other documents into IT servers
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Seniorities: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing and Production
• Industries: Manufacturing
• Able to safely operate a forklift and complete forklift training
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment and handle materials up to 10,000 pounds
• Strong attention to detail and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to perform welding tasks and operate related equipment as described

Benefits

• Home every day
• Competitive wages based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401K with company match

1-800-Pack-Rat, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.