<span>Forklift Operator</span>

Saddle Creek Logistics Services - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Worth, TX

Warehousing and Storage

About the position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for efficiently loading, unloading, sorting, staging, and transporting products within a warehouse environment. This role requires adherence to safety policies and procedures while working cooperatively with other associates. The position offers opportunities for skill enhancement and career growth within a supportive and family-oriented company culture.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently, following company safety policies and procedures.
• Load and unload trailers, railcars, and transports to designated areas.
• Check products on inbound/outbound to ensure items and quantities are correct and undamaged.
• Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.
• Maintain the facility in a clean, neat, and orderly fashion.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Minimum of 1-year experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks in a warehouse environment.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.
• Availability to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with RF equipment.
• Warehouse experience in a high-volume environment; experience in a food grade, refrigerated warehouse is helpful.
• Familiarity with order management systems such as WMS.
• Forklift certified.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials.
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and medical reimbursement.
• Medical employee-only premium as low as $5.90/week, $26/month with wellness discounts.
• HSA with annual employer contribution.
• Weekly 401(k) match.
• Vacation immediately upon hire.
• 8 holidays per calendar year.
• Personal time after 90 days.
• EAP and identity theft protection.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability.