Fork Truck Operator (2nd Shift)

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Fork Truck Operator

Location: Houston Texas 77020 (Onsite)
Pay Rate: $19.00 - 21.00/hour
Employment Type: Temporary to Hire
Duration: October 2026

Schedule: 2nd Shift - Monday to Friday 2:00 PM 10:30 PM
Training Schedule:

1st Shift - 6:00 AM 2:30 PM during initial training
Possible Split Shift - 10:00 AM 6:30 PM as training progresses
Saturdays required - 7:00 AM 11:00 AM (2 3 Saturdays/month after training)

Tekberry is looking for a dependable and safety-focused Distribution Fork Truck Operator to work on-site with our client a leading consumer products manufacturing company. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity and strong performers will be considered for permanent placement when openings are available. As a W2 employee you will have access to health benefits.

Responsibilities:

Fork Truck & Warehouse Operations

Operate a sit-down fork truck safely within a distribution warehouse environment
Load semi-trailers accurately and safely while following all loading procedures
Follow FIFO or LIFO requirements based on product destination
Unload materials and finished goods from incoming trailers and place them in assigned warehouse locations
Locate move and stage products on pallets or crates for storage or shipment
Identify damaged product and report shortages or quality issues immediately

Product Handling & Rework

Perform rework activities including lifting and stacking cases (up to 40 lbs) or dumping product as required
Complete partial pallets by manually lifting cases and combining pallets at end of runs
Shrink wrap pallets manually as needed
Close open case flaps using tape guns when detected

Shipping Loading & Trailer Safety

Load trucks according to Bills of Lading and safe loading procedures
Follow Trailer Safety Procedures (4-part control): jack stands dock locks glad hand locks and wheel chocks
Complete trailer inspection safety sheets before entering trailers
Ensure docks remain secure after loads are released
Verify shipping documentation requirements (trailer numbers seal numbers etc.)
Install trailer seals correctly
Load CHEP pallets into pallet hoppers as needed
Unload pallets from palletizers (without operating or interfacing with the machine)

Inventory & Documentation

Accurately complete all assigned paperwork including tally sheets put-away sheets and downtime sheets
Match shipping paperwork to product accurately and on time
Put product away using correct product codes and proper stock rotation
May assist with periodic cycle counts as assigned
Notify Dock Coordinators Distribution Admins or team leads when inventory levels are low or approaching out-of-stock

Housekeeping & Equipment Care

Maintain assigned fork truck and equipment in clean safe working condition
Perform weekly fork truck cleaning
Keep work areas clean organized and free of trip hazards
Empty trash and separate recyclables at the end of each shift
Run sweeper or scrubber machines per schedule or as needed
Clean dump areas and properly store damaged or partial pallets

Teamwork

Work toward team productivity and safety goals
Assist teammates as needed and support overall warehouse operations

Must-Have Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to work 2nd shift and required Saturdays after training
Strong safety awareness and adherence to plant and OSHA regulations
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical warehouse tasks
Basic computer and paperwork accuracy skills
Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

Required Assessments:

Candidates must successfully pass:

Mechanical Aptitude Test
Learning Ability Test

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a warehouse or distribution environment
Fork truck driving experience (sit-down)
Experience loading and unloading trailers
Some inventory control or cycle count experience
Fork truck certification (bring record if available)

Dress Code / PPE Requirements:

Full-length pants
Steel-toe shoes (must provide own)
Safety glasses and ear protection (provided by plant)
No tank tops shorts jewelry earbuds or excessively loose/tight clothing
Additional PPE (hard hats gloves lab coats etc.) may be required based on tasks

We need hard-working reliable employees. Tekberry offers a $100 payment for referrals!

Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Tekberry Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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Title: Fork Truck Operator Location: Houston Texas 77020 (Onsite) Pay Rate: $19.00 - 21.00/hour Employment Type: Temporary to Hire Duration: October 2026 Schedule: 2nd Shift - Monday to Friday 2:00 PM 10:30 PM Training Schedule: 1st Shift - 6:00 AM 2:30 PM during initial training Po...