Warehouse Specialist; Forklift Driver

Job Details

Job Location:

DFW
- Dallas/Fort Worth TX
- Grapevine, TX 75261

Position Type:
Full Time Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly Position Summary

• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment in accordance with company safety procedures and applicable requirements.
• Load, unload, move, stage, and organize freight and materials throughout the warehouse.
• Verify freight and materials are handled accurately and placed in the appropriate locations.
• Inspect forklift and material-handling equipment before use and report safety concerns, damage, or maintenance issues.
• Follow warehouse procedures for receiving, staging, loading, unloading, and inventory movement.
• Maintain awareness of pedestrians, equipment, dock areas, racks, trailers, and other potential workplace hazards.
• Assist with maintaining an organized, clean, and safe warehouse environment.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding freight, equipment, safety concerns, and operational needs.
• Follow all company policies and safety procedures, including proper use of required personal protective equipment.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required.

• Previous forklift or warehouse equipment operation experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift in a warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work safely and professionally with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.

• Fast-paced warehouse environment with frequent movement of freight and equipment.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting for extended periods.
• Requires the ability to safely operate a forklift and other warehouse equipment.
• Requires normal (corrected) vision and hearing.
• Requires ability to lift and move materials consistent with the physical requirements of the position.
• May require work around moving equipment, loading docks, trailers, and varying warehouse temperatures.
• Requires ability to work effectively with frequent interruptions.
• Minimal travel.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift certification or successful completion of company forklift training required before operating equipment independently.