Forklift Operator
JOB-10041114
Anticipated Start Date
April 1, 2024
Location
Garland, TX
Type of Employment
Contract Hire
Employer Info
Our client is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that help protect people, our planet and business health. This client hires many full-time associates through temporary agencies so many of our roles are temp-to-hire. This gives our candidates and the client an opportunity to ensure that this will be a good fit for a full-time role with their company. All roles have opportunity for advancement and provide benefits to their full-time employees.
Job Summary
The main function of a forklift operator is to operate industrial trucks or machinery in a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location. A typical forklift operator is responsible for the operation of heavy machinery to safely move product load around the facility.
Job Description
- Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.
- Move controls to drive vehicles and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Move levers and controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts and hoists, to load, unload, transport and stack material.
- Manually or mechanically load and unload materials from pallets, skids and boxes and secure materials or products for transport to designated areas.
Skills Required
- 0-2 years manufacturing experience required.
- Verbal communication skills, attention to detail, team player and problem-solving skills
- Basic knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Education/Training/Certifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to pass drug screen & criminal background check.
- Forklift operators’ license required.
Pay Rate/Salary
- $17.50 per hour
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.