Forklift Operator

Staffmark is in partnership with Stord!

Now hiring for a Forklift Operator

Location:

Dallas, TX

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

All Shift Available

Employment Type:

Temp-to-Hire

No Hustle. No Product Out the Door.

You’re not just driving forklifts — you’re driving success.

Looking for Forklift Operator jobs in Dallas where your equipment skills keep warehouse operations moving? This opportunity lets you safely transport materials, support inventory movement, and help maintain efficient warehouse and distribution operations.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, this opportunity is based on a Forklift Operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to successfully complete and pass a basic math assessment.

• Minimum 2 years of forklift operating experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Current forklift certification required.
• Experience using RF scanners, handheld devices, and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Previous experience in high-volume warehouse operations required.

• Experience working in food-grade, manufacturing, distribution, or logistics facilities.
• Strong attention to detail when verifying product counts, shipments, and inventory accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with team members.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and productivity goals.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work overtime as business demands require.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Capable of standing, walking, bending, reaching, and performing physical warehouse tasks throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse where temperatures may vary by season.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.

• Safely operate forklifts to move, load, unload, stage, and transport materials throughout the warehouse.
• Load and unload trailers while following all company and site-specific safety procedures.
• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy, quantity, and product condition.
• Utilize RF scanners and WMS technology to track inventory and maintain accurate records.
• Complete daily forklift inspections and report maintenance concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Work closely with warehouse associates and leadership to ensure efficient operations and on-time order fulfillment.

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and continued equipment training.

Good Vibes Only. Ask Keriann.
“I love my coworkers.”
-Keriann, Staffmark Associate

As a Forklift Operator you will safely operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, stack, and organize materials throughout warehouse and manufacturing operations. You will inspect equipment before use, replenish inventory locations, support shipping and receiving activities, verify product movement, maintain inventory accuracy, and help ensure safe, efficient material handling throughout the facility.

• responsible for picking, loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting products into and out of a warehouse

A Forklift Operator safely operates powered industrial equipment to transport materials throughout warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution facilities. This role combines equipment operation, warehouse awareness, and attention to detail to support efficient inventory movement and daily operations.

Successful Forklift Operator professionals understand safe forklift operation, inventory handling, warehouse organization, and material movement while maintaining productivity and workplace safety. Reliability and situational awareness are essential characteristics for long-term success.

This profession is ideal for individuals who enjoy equipment operation, logistics, and active warehouse environments.