Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Heavy Duty Forklift Operator

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a hard-working Forklift Operator for a company based in Southwest Houston, Texas. Responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely loading/unloading of the product. Including picking orders with a forklift, operating warehouse equipment to build and send appropriate orders and other warehouse functions assigned by the lead or supervisor. 

Pay Rate 

$18.00 - 22.00 an hour

Schedule and Hours 

Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm 

Monday through Friday, 6:00 pm to 6:00 am 

Heavy Duty Forklift Operator Duties and Responsibilities

• Sit/Stand up Forklift Operator

• Utilize a pallet jack

• Order picker

• Warehouse duties

Heavy Duty Forklift Operator Qualifications and Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED

• 1-2 years of forklift experience 

• Experience with 25k forklift 

• Experience moving 20-40 foot pipes

• Pipeyard experience is a plus

• Knowledge of carbon flanges and fittings is a plus

• Experience with valves, fittings, and pipe systems.

Job Type
Full-time, Temporary to Hire

Benefits

• Weekly Pay

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance

• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all  eligible   contingent and temporary associates.

Click Apply Now to submit your application or call us at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at: 

Automation Personnel Services Houston West Branch
9630 Westheimer Rd
Suite 700
Houston, TX 77063

Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).

• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).

• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association

• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.

• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).

• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Get that New Job Feeling! Apply Today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

APSHoustonWest