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Hawkins Personnel Group

Forklift Operator

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What they do

A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.

$42,490 / year median in Texas

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Forklift Operator Hawkins Personnel Group - 4.1 San Antonio, TX Job Details Full-time $16 - $18 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Forklift Certification Forklift High school diploma or GED Driving Industrial equipment Materials handling Material handling equipment operation Full Job Description The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating powered industrial equipment to move, load, unload, stage, and store raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished products within a fast-paced food manufacturing and warehouse environment. This position supports production and shipping operations by ensuring materials are delivered to the appropriate areas accurately and on time. The ideal candidate will have previous forklift experience, a strong commitment to workplace and food-safety standards, and the ability to work efficiently while maintaining accurate inventory and product-handling practices. The Forklift Operator must follow all company safety, sanitation, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Proven experience as forklift operator
  • Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment
  • Excellent physical condition and coordination
  • Valid certification to operate forklifts
  • High school diploma
  • MUST know stand up and sit down
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places
  • Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
  • Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
  • Transport raw materials to production workstations
  • Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
  • Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
  • Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
  • Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities Forklift Operator responsibilities include:
  • Unloading materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stacking them to assigned places
  • Locating and moving stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
  • Identifying damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
  • ensure efficiency and safety. Your job could involve driving around warehouses, storage spaces and other facilities.
  • You must be a responsible individual with great experience in driving industrial vehicles.
The goal will be to ensure that material and products will always be at the right place to achieve maximum efficiency.
Pay:
$16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance