Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

About the Job

Now Hiring:
Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Location: Denton, TX

Pay: $20.00 per hour | Weekly Pay

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

Start Your Morning with a Stable Career Opportunity

Openwork is hiring an experienced and dependable Forklift Operator to support a fast-paced manufacturing facility in Denton. This role is ideal for operators who are confident handling oversized materials, working safely around production equipment, and looking for long-term career potential.

If you have experience moving large, long materials and placing loads at elevated heights with precision, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts.
• Move, stack, and organize large wooden materials throughout the facility.
• Load and unload materials while maintaining product stability and safety.
• Handle oversized and long materials with care and accuracy.
• Place materials at elevated storage locations and racks safely.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures and operational guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2+ years of forklift operating experience required (sit-down or stand-up).
• Experience moving large, long, or oversized materials required.
• Experience placing materials at elevated heights required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to consistent attendance.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

Through Openwork:

• Weekly pay you can rely on.
• Consistent overnight schedule.
• Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential.

Additional Benefits:

• Supportive team environment.
• Stable full-time opportunity.
• Overtime opportunities available based on production needs.
• Opportunity to grow within a manufacturing operation.

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About Openwork

Openwork is a talent-first staffing company with over 50 years of experience connecting dependable professionals with meaningful careers. We are committed to helping you build a strong and successful future.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)