Forklift Operator (Multiple Shifts Available)

Posted:
9/5/2024, 6:14:38 AM

Location(s):
Lewisville, Texas, United States ⋅ Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
On-site

The forklift operator is responsible for safely and efficiently moving materials around the warehouse. Their primary responsibility includes loading and unloading warehouse materials, optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency.

This position is on-site in our Lewisville, TX facility. We have day, night, and weekend shifts available.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job? 

  • Loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving warehouse items.

  • Securing loads before transportation

  • Move materials around the facility using forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.

  • Stack materials in correct bays, ensuring loads are secured and properly stacked

  • Performing routine post and pre inspections to ensure suitable working condition of the forklift equipment

  • Operating and managing technical equipment

  • Managing inventory by utilizing RF scanning equipment

  • Picking and wrapping orders for shipment

  • Identifying workplace safety hazards

  • Adhering to safety management standards

  • Adhering to production schedules

  • Communicate with all levels within the organization

  • Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency

  • Transporting materials to different locations within the facility

  • Assist supervisor with other warehouse or manufacturing duties as needed 

What are the requirements needed for this position? 

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Familiarity or previous certification with industrial equipment

  • Ability to operate forklift in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent hand-eye coordination

  • Proficiency in operating technical machinery and RF scanners

  • Good physical condition and ability to stand for a long time

  • Mathematical aptitude

  • Good organizational skills

  • Attention to detail and ability to accomplish tasks without supervision

  • Good written and verbal communication

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have? 

  • Ability to work various shifts and schedules

Pay Range:

$16.57 - $26.51

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

Expected application deadline is

If date is blank then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

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Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.

Assurant

Website: https://assurant.com/

Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1892

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Customer Service ⋅ Finance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Insurance